I'm a Gen Zer who bumped my salary up by 40% with a career pivot to data analytics — and I learned the skills for free on YouTube
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elijah Butler, a 24-year-old data analyst from Kentucky. He transitioned into tech during the pandemic seeking higher pay and a better work-life balance, like
For one thing, I found it to be repetitive and uninspiring work. It's the problem a lot of people have with"stable" jobs, and I couldn't quite strike the balance I wanted between stability and stimulation. I worked less than a year at that firm. The great thing about a job in data analysis is that it's a skill that's transferable between all kinds of companies. For instance, when writing code to extract data from a database — one of my typical assignments — I get to act as an engineer, often employing a trial-and-error approach until I complete a given task.
Upon entering the field, I was surprised to find out how many people were able to break into tech through data analytics, without needing a college degree. While I loved college and think it's a good thing, it is far too expensive. Someone willing to do the work to teach themselves the technical skills should be able to land a tech job if they can perform the job requirements with or without a degree, and data analytics is perfect for that.
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