Data Analyst here - no degree. Came straight from the military with ZERO technical background. Learned everything online. For those looking to get into this career here’s a high level plan I used: - Become an expert at Excel / Sheets and start learning to automate calculations and reports. Familiarize yourself with pivot tables as I find that a good transition to Tableau. - Learn a BI Tool - Tableau is a good foundation - Be proficient at SQL (Simple Joins, Subqueries and CREATE should suffice) - Be proficient at Python (Know the Pandas and NumPy library inside and out but no need to memorize everything - documentation exist for a reason) And finally most importantly - be able to tell a story with the data!
@@Stefanovic92 fortunately for me I live in the Silicon Valley and contract opportunities are in abundance. 3 contracts later and I finally shot for a FTE position and got it. I can 1000% confirm what you said about LinkedIn as well. A lot of opportunities out there and sometimes we just gotta treat them as OJT (On the job training) lol. Respects to you to brotha - your story is quite amazing.
Inspiriing ive been in a hole lately when i see every job require a degree and stuff like that , so thank you so much you dont know how much it means to me right now .
@@jaeb4743 i live in silicon valley too, what city? I live in Santa Clara and my parents work at Google, and they want to work as data analyst, do you think its worth ot?
Great video, always pushing me to find my peace as full time freelance, currently having 2 jobs one full time and the other as Data Scientist consultant. As always your videos motivates me. Keep it up Stef. 🙌🏻
Almost 40 here and just started taking online courses about Data Analysis. Your video inspires me. And yes, your videos are really good. It's informative and entertaining. Good luck on your plan. I'm also on my way out of Europe and back to South East Asia.
as someone who is wanting to maybe pursue the data analyst life, this does kinda help knowing that it can be easy but annoying at some points but its also something different everyday. i just dont want to be stuck in a job working every hour of my life so im glad to see that you can actually get out and live a life
Super glad I found your channel man. I kind of feel like I'm on the same road as you but a little further behind as I am looking into studying Data Analysis for a job right now. I'll be following your journey for sure brother. Hope for nothing but the best.
I love your end clips, your videos are usually beautiful and well though out. Adding the parts where you’re not perfect is so encouraging too. You just got a new subscriber ❤️
Hi Stefan.. I'm 50+ years old.. I just started become love in Data Analyst last couple of months.. This not really about money but about satisfaction and valuable the knowledge. I'm not IT men as well.. My spirit goes up when i managed built one of important report and interactive dashboard in my department including automation from data source update.. Thanks you for view about Data Analyst. I also encourage my son to do Data Analyst.
Great video Stef. I would like to share a few words, since for some of you might be useful. I landed my first job as a data analyst a few months before. My previous degree and working experience was irrelevant. I had an "administrative" job, I knew that this was not for me. I started learning python. Everyday after working hours, I was booting my pc on to study python. I got hooked, especially with personal projects. Then I focused on the data analysis/science libraries (numpy/pandas etc). Simultaneously i was refreshiny my stats and maths. Eventually i dicided to pursue a MSc in Data Science. Did it worth it ? I guess yes, but i believe i could had landed a job even without it. For those want to start with python i recommend you to check the Automate the boring stuff with python.
Agreed. Same position I’m in trying to transition from an Analyst to a Scientist or Data Engineer as I find my Analyst position a little ‘boring’ and not as technical as I thought. Don’t want to pull a student loan so ima take the risk and just continue learning on my own until I feel comfortable I can do the role
The backpacking in South East Asia story reminded me of that time when I was backpacking through western Europe and I was just outside Barcelona hiking in the foothills of Mount Tibidabo
Thank you very much. Very informative for me as I’m trying to transit my career from life science academic into data analysis industrial. Just started learning data analysis, videos like this keep me motivation. Cheers
Thank you for sharing your experience as a data analyst and I've been motivated by your words. I was applying for that position and eager to learn/curious on how it works. Though I don't have much that experience, hopefully my familiarization on the tools like excel and SQL would be my advantage. Wish me luck =)
I studied industrial engineering and I think that helped me develop my analytical way of thinking. Mixing industrial engineering with data is the sexiest career in the world.
Thank you so much. Currently, i'm doing my transitioning career from law sector to data analytics. It's a challenge sector that you need to study a lot to get an analytical mindset. Loving your videos and now following your journey!
Thank you very much for this Stefan. I’m in Finance trying to shift to Data /Business Analysis. Let’s see how it goes at the moment I’m learning excel.
Thanks you, you are incredible, I told you that I ´m Industrial engineer too, but i didn´t tell you that i study Data science and learn english too, you are myself at the future, thank you for exists!!
Industrial engineer from Argentina. The same feeling you had back then i am having it now. Thank you for your insights, i am starting my path on Data analysis and this give me hope. Sorry for my english!
IE is related to data analyst jobs. You take a bit of CS, stats, optimization, and business. it's the perfect degree for data analysis after statistics/computer science double major.
you inspired me as well! Much thanks, your content made my future life choices are easier. I had same background as you are I lost after graduation of university from industrial engineer major and double major in business administration and went to trip 5 months to find want I want but I think now I found the one. Note: keep me up I will update my journey here. I will firstly focus on improving my data analytics skills. Then....
@@Stefanovic92 yes! Have had a similar journey: already know Excel, then learned Power bi, and now I'm learning SQL. Next step will be learning Python thanks to you. 💯🥷
I'm currently 23 years old and a BS Psychology graduate. I want to pursue a career in programming and data analysis sounds interesting. Hoping by the end of the year I'll get there.
Great video mate! I’ll be working on how i lose my Warzone mates in a new video, it will be soon as possible live on RUclips. I quit my job to play Warzone but my ‘friends’ are gone so with this data that i’ve analysed i think i should be very lonely to play it by myself. I love your video and i wish you all of the best. Greetz a friend from New York
So Amazing!!! But I wanna ask you something... Can you create a video expalining how to create a Data Analyst Profile en LinkedIn please? Thanks in advanced!
Bom Dia Teresa , my name is Jay I’m here in Portugal for basketball and looking to get into Data Analytics without going to school. Are you working for a company and would you be willing to help me with the initial start. Im I’m Figueria de Foz
Nice video mate, I did the same major as you but I ended up in cybersecurity. Wish I had studied computer science in uni so I wouldn’t have to spend my evening studying coding basics but that’s life lol.
Ha ha, I laughed so hard at the South East Asia part. Is it Ha Long bay at 1:10? I actually escape from SEA when I didn't know what to do with my life and now I'm doing my master and will soon become a fulltime data analyst. Just watched the video where you mentioned getting paid by output, not input. That's not the first time I've known about this idea but somehow your video is more inspiring. I'm gonna aim for that as well, and travel the world, why not :)
Hello again, I loved the way you hook your story. I think it would be interesting for many to observe the codes or the type of functions that you typically used in tools like Python or PBI. I think this video given your experience would be interesting for many. I wish you the best and I hope that one day you will come to Colombia. I followed you on Instagram.
Razmišljam o tome da postanem data analyst jer mislim da mi takav način razmišljanja odgovara. Završila sam Filološki fakultet. Moje životno iskustvo i veoma široko vanfakultetsko obrazovanje naučili su me da razmišljam veoma analitički i zapravo me veoma privlači analiza podataka. Želim da probam to.
Another one of your videos that I love. Thank you! I'm currently learning data analysis/business intelligence online via a french mooc. They offer project based lessons but don't exactly give a summary of all the tools you'll need as a data analyst this helps a lot. Btw, where did you learn english? You are so well spoken. You're vocabulary is very technical and wide.
I have under grad in Mechanical engineering 2021 passed out I want to shift/make a career transition from mechanical to data science! Idk why I wasted 4 yrs on mechanical learning useless stuff...i have good knowledge on Mech but no good-paying jobs and in the end those few jobs also have coding involved! I am pushing efforts into Data science ...hope i succeed
Hey man my story is kinda similar, after finishing ME I landed a data analyst job in e-commerce. I basically took a break from engineering and did online course/practice for a year. It's a tough one indeed, but not impossible
@@_rd_kocaman I am about to take same path like you Take a break and learn from scratch for a year how's it going now bro?? Are you satisfied being a data analyst?
Although I did not study industrial engineering, but completed my degree in electrical engineering. Now working as data analyst as well as it fits me so well. I was wondering how could data analyst can be a freelancing job position, do you mind to share more information about that? Much appreciated.
Hello sir, i did my graduation in 2013 in mechanical. I HAVE 6 year of career gap. From 2019 i m working as software developer. I am thinking to do PG diploma in Data science this year. After that in next year i am thinking to do Masters in Data science from Germany. Is this will be my right decision to go for Master after 6 year of career gap.
I have a BS in Economics with Stats and maths as minors. I want to be a data analyst but I can't find a way to that role. Opportunities matter as well. Waiting for one. I wish I can become data analyst one day. 😇
Your studies fit the role as a data analyst perfectly. Now just try to attract as many data analyst tasks as possible in your role. So even if it's not part of your work, try to analyse data, build reports or dashboards that might help you in your work, or your team or preferably your manager. Try to grow into your role
How did going freelance affect your monthly/yearly income and stuff like your retirement plan? I'm just wondering how switching to freelance stacks up to being a regular employee financially and what other challenges/benefits accompany such a switch.
Hey Rens, well in short it was the best decision ever: yes becoming a freelancer means that employers will expect more from you. To move a bit more quickly and deliver value faster. However, I prioritize other things in life like family, friends & health more than work. So if they pay me for 8 hours, I only work 8 hours etc.. Also being a freelancers gives you a little bit more distance from all the office politics etc.. so you don’t have to deal with end of the year reviews, sucking up to managers etc.. because as long as you do your job correctly they will be satisfied. That’s it. Now financially: best decision ever. Yes you get paid A LOT more then a normal job. But this is also money for your retirement, for your days off, insurance, when you’re sick etc.. but the thing I like is: I have full control over that money. I don’t want my retirement money in some stupid pension fund that will give me 1% ROI in 40 years from now. I want to work on building my own retirement by investing in things I want (crypto, real estate, YT channel) and then retire whenever I want. So you have more control over more money as a freelancer. Long ass answer I know
@@Stefanovic92 Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed response. I'm at the start of my career and I'm currently employed as a working student data analyst at a Big 4 while I'm finishing my theses. A lot of my colleagues are contracters, so that combined with your videos got me wondering.
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Data Analyst here - no degree. Came straight from the military with ZERO technical background. Learned everything online. For those looking to get into this career here’s a high level plan I used:
- Become an expert at Excel / Sheets and start learning to automate calculations and reports. Familiarize yourself with pivot tables as I find that a good transition to Tableau.
- Learn a BI Tool - Tableau is a good foundation
- Be proficient at SQL (Simple Joins, Subqueries and CREATE should suffice)
- Be proficient at Python (Know the Pandas and NumPy library inside and out but no need to memorize everything - documentation exist for a reason)
And finally most importantly - be able to tell a story with the data!
fcking legend. How did you land your first job without experience and a degree?
@@Stefanovic92 fortunately for me I live in the Silicon Valley and contract opportunities are in abundance. 3 contracts later and I finally shot for a FTE position and got it. I can 1000% confirm what you said about LinkedIn as well. A lot of opportunities out there and sometimes we just gotta treat them as OJT (On the job training) lol.
Respects to you to brotha - your story is quite amazing.
Inspiriing ive been in a hole lately when i see every job require a degree and stuff like that , so thank you so much you dont know how much it means to me right now .
Can u put me through
@@jaeb4743 i live in silicon valley too, what city? I live in Santa Clara and my parents work at Google, and they want to work as data analyst, do you think its worth ot?
My dude, love your story telling ability 🤙🏼 This is a must watch for any aspiring data analyst!
yea this was great
Agree!👍
Luke, I love the way you give props to other data analysts. It's healthy and lovely
Agreed. Your communication skills are top notch 👌
God damn! You "data nerds" are creating a Brotherhood or what? 👀
Keep it up!
Great video, always pushing me to find my peace as full time freelance, currently having 2 jobs one full time and the other as Data Scientist consultant. As always your videos motivates me. Keep it up Stef. 🙌🏻
Do you render mentorship ?
Almost 40 here and just started taking online courses about Data Analysis. Your video inspires me. And yes, your videos are really good. It's informative and entertaining. Good luck on your plan. I'm also on my way out of Europe and back to South East Asia.
So how is it going? I'd like to start learning myself.
As an industrial engineer focusing on industrial data analytics, I can relate to your story 😅. Keep up the good work man!
this helps so much because i'm taking a data analyst course right now
Dude you’re videos are so enjoyable to watch, they’re edited very well with butt-loads of info.
as someone who is wanting to maybe pursue the data analyst life, this does kinda help knowing that it can be easy but annoying at some points but its also something different everyday. i just dont want to be stuck in a job working every hour of my life so im glad to see that you can actually get out and live a life
Super glad I found your channel man. I kind of feel like I'm on the same road as you but a little further behind as I am looking into studying Data Analysis for a job right now. I'll be following your journey for sure brother. Hope for nothing but the best.
update please
Any update on this journey!?
I love your end clips, your videos are usually beautiful and well though out. Adding the parts where you’re not perfect is so encouraging too.
You just got a new subscriber ❤️
Lets get it. Found your channel right when I am considering quiting my 9-5 to transition into Cyber Security. Thanks for the information!
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What a legend! Cheers for the honestly and transparency, very inspiring…
I subbed instantly after completing the video
Love your transparency on this with your plans for the future! Big things coming for this channel
Hi Stefan.. I'm 50+ years old.. I just started become love in Data Analyst last couple of months.. This not really about money but about satisfaction and valuable the knowledge. I'm not IT men as well.. My spirit goes up when i managed built one of important report and interactive dashboard in my department including automation from data source update.. Thanks you for view about Data Analyst. I also encourage my son to do Data Analyst.
Great video Stef. I would like to share a few words, since for some of you might be useful. I landed my first job as a data analyst a few months before. My previous degree and working experience was irrelevant. I had an "administrative" job, I knew that this was not for me. I started learning python. Everyday after working hours, I was booting my pc on to study python. I got hooked, especially with personal projects. Then I focused on the data analysis/science libraries (numpy/pandas etc). Simultaneously i was refreshiny my stats and maths. Eventually i dicided to pursue a MSc in Data Science. Did it worth it ? I guess yes, but i believe i could had landed a job even without it. For those want to start with python i recommend you to check the Automate the boring stuff with python.
Thank you for sharing
Agreed. Same position I’m in trying to transition from an Analyst to a Scientist or Data Engineer as I find my Analyst position a little ‘boring’ and not as technical as I thought. Don’t want to pull a student loan so ima take the risk and just continue learning on my own until I feel comfortable I can do the role
The backpacking in South East Asia story reminded me of that time when I was backpacking through western Europe and I was just outside Barcelona hiking in the foothills of Mount Tibidabo
Thank you soooo much for this!! Your help has pushed me to pursue "Data Analyst" my next career journey!! :)
Thank you very much. Very informative for me as I’m trying to transit my career from life science academic into data analysis industrial. Just started learning data analysis, videos like this keep me motivation. Cheers
Thank you for sharing your experience as a data analyst and I've been motivated by your words. I was applying for that position and eager to learn/curious on how it works. Though I don't have much that experience, hopefully my familiarization on the tools like excel and SQL would be my advantage. Wish me luck =)
I wish you luck brother
@@Stefanovic92 Thank you very much again! I've already subscribed to your channel and also looking forward on your videos.. =)
Have you build portfolio yet, mate?
I thought I am the only one who studied industrial engineering and later been a data analyst .❤️
Please can you mentor me?
I studied industrial engineering and I think that helped me develop my analytical way of thinking. Mixing industrial engineering with data is the sexiest career in the world.
@@JoseRojas-xz4fp same here chemical engineer, working on data
u r not alone. :)
This video has a very good feeling to it. The music, the lighting, and the background.
Thank you for fueling my interest in Data analysis bro! 🙌
The energy was enough for me to follow your journey! Success brother, from St. Maarten!
I appreciate your grounded suggestions & helpful ideas. Wishing you the best on your new career- will follow that too !
Incredible. I was trying to learn python 3, suddenly I saw your video. Quality is awesome. Loved your videos so I wrote a comment down.
This is the best, clearest, most succinct video on topic
Thank you for this. I feel like this is the career path I was meant to be on and your videos have been helping so much.
Thank you so much. Currently, i'm doing my transitioning career from law sector to data analytics. It's a challenge sector that you need to study a lot to get an analytical mindset. Loving your videos and now following your journey!
Great video Stefan. I'm a data analyst too. Pivoting to data engineering soon.
Awesome man good luck!
It helps me a lot! Expecting your journey and I really hope to follow and see what happens! Thanks~
You have a great plan. Thanks for being so inspiring!
Thanks Stefan. Great advice! I wish you all the best on the next chapter in your life.
Gave video kerel, blijf zo doorgaan!
Exactly what I needed to solidify my decision in leaving my dead end job and start learning data science.Thanks Stef. Greetings from Serbia
Thank you very much for this Stefan. I’m in Finance trying to shift to Data /Business Analysis. Let’s see how it goes at the moment I’m learning excel.
Thanks for your information brother
J'adore la vidéo; Et ça me motive d'avantage sue ma démarche en ce moment. Merci et bonne continuation à toi Stef
a great tips stefanovic, thanks for this video, i will expectative learn data analysis
Awesome Video! I'm just starting my career as a Data Analyst, you inspire me to keep pushing and keep learning!, Cheers ! From the Philippines
Thanks you, you are incredible, I told you that I ´m Industrial engineer too, but i didn´t tell you that i study Data science and learn english too, you are myself at the future, thank you for exists!!
Thank You so much... I hope this is my sign🥰
Gonna ' Pimp it up ' real good! You got Story telling Nailed bra! Nice work
Bro, what i nice and good quality video. Thanks a lot!
You make it seem so easy.
Really, Good guideline towards to Data Science.
Industrial engineer from Argentina. The same feeling you had back then i am having it now. Thank you for your insights, i am starting my path on Data analysis and this give me hope. Sorry for my english!
You are the best 🙏🏼
please put more bloopers tbh i just sub cuz of the bloopers was hella funny
I put them in every video :p
Many thanks, your videos and your stories are very inspirational. They sound very natural and useful
IE is related to data analyst jobs. You take a bit of CS, stats, optimization, and business. it's the perfect degree for data analysis after statistics/computer science double major.
Really enjoyed your video :) , tks for the tips
Your content is really good. You'll make it!
Inspiring video! Whats next for you? Are you planning to become data scientist?
No I’m going to quit my job actually. Check out my latest video
you inspired me as well! Much thanks, your content made my future life choices are easier. I had same background as you are I lost after graduation of university from industrial engineer major and double major in business administration and went to trip 5 months to find want I want but I think now I found the one. Note: keep me up I will update my journey here. I will firstly focus on improving my data analytics skills. Then....
Honest and a fantastic video❣
Thank you man. You just gain a subscriber
Love your channel. Very inspiring. Cheers!
Glad you enjoy it Fernando!
@@Stefanovic92 yes! Have had a similar journey: already know Excel, then learned Power bi, and now I'm learning SQL.
Next step will be learning Python thanks to you. 💯🥷
Truth is you dont need to do whole lot to become a Data Analyst ... you just need to know excel
I'm currently 23 years old and a BS Psychology graduate. I want to pursue a career in programming and data analysis sounds interesting. Hoping by the end of the year I'll get there.
Gracias por el buen contenido, Saludos desde colombia. Hoy inicie mi curso de Analista de datos de google
Great video mate! I’ll be working on how i lose my Warzone mates in a new video, it will be soon as possible live on RUclips. I quit my job to play Warzone but my ‘friends’ are gone so with this data that i’ve analysed i think i should be very lonely to play it by myself. I love your video and i wish you all of the best. Greetz a friend from New York
bru😂😂
im from indonesia. Happy to hear you know southeast asia
Thanks for the sharing. I majored in Industrial Engineering and do think it has a lot to do with data analytics.
Really helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for share your experience with us
Thank you! Liked and subscribed!
One thing about data analyst on youtube their are not looking for views there are here to help
Auto subscribe bro, your video so inspiring me. i just start learning about data analyst.
You sir as a Data Analyst, What can you start doing now that will ensure that your organization is doing Analytics for the good of society?
So Amazing!!! But I wanna ask you something... Can you create a video expalining how to create a Data Analyst Profile en LinkedIn please? Thanks in advanced!
Heyy, I also took Industrial Engineering and Management in Portugal, and I'm working as a data analyst 🙌🏼😊💪🏼
Bom Dia Teresa , my name is Jay I’m here in Portugal for basketball and looking to get into Data Analytics without going to school. Are you working for a company and would you be willing to help me with the initial start. Im I’m Figueria de Foz
It will be very helpful for us if you demonstrate any demo project of yours...
Great video, just FYI small error on the time stamps, looks like they were entered incorrectly in your description.
Thanks man! fixed it
@@Stefanovic92 Cheers!
This is such an inspiration💛
Great journey, sir
Thanks sir
From Pakistan..
I really appreciate your effort on explaining in shortest possible way. In o
More power mate.!🔥💯
Nice video mate, I did the same major as you but I ended up in cybersecurity. Wish I had studied computer science in uni so I wouldn’t have to spend my evening studying coding basics but that’s life lol.
Are you from the UK? I am considering studying computer science or economics at university but I am not sure what as I enjoy both.
@@josephbrennan370 Same here, though not from UK. Have you made a decision and how's your thoughts going?
Ha ha, I laughed so hard at the South East Asia part. Is it Ha Long bay at 1:10? I actually escape from SEA when I didn't know what to do with my life and now I'm doing my master and will soon become a fulltime data analyst. Just watched the video where you mentioned getting paid by output, not input. That's not the first time I've known about this idea but somehow your video is more inspiring. I'm gonna aim for that as well, and travel the world, why not :)
Yea it’s Ha Long bay! Good luck👊
Thanks for the information. I would try break into that field.
Hello again, I loved the way you hook your story. I think it would be interesting for many to observe the codes or the type of functions that you typically used in tools like Python or PBI. I think this video given your experience would be interesting for many. I wish you the best and I hope that one day you will come to Colombia. I followed you on Instagram.
Sweet and Simple, Thanks bro
I'm from Russia, but I'm studying Data Analyst at a university. Thank you very much for your work, very interesting videos!
Inspired x 100 💯
I felt very identified thanks!!!!
Razmišljam o tome da postanem data analyst jer mislim da mi takav način razmišljanja odgovara. Završila sam Filološki fakultet. Moje životno iskustvo i veoma široko vanfakultetsko obrazovanje naučili su me da razmišljam veoma analitički i zapravo me veoma privlači analiza podataka. Želim da probam to.
Another one of your videos that I love. Thank you! I'm currently learning data analysis/business intelligence online via a french mooc. They offer project based lessons but don't exactly give a summary of all the tools you'll need as a data analyst this helps a lot.
Btw, where did you learn english? You are so well spoken. You're vocabulary is very technical and wide.
Watching Cartoon Network when I was kid lol
Hey @ForFun ! I am interested in the french mooc you used ! I don’t know where to start from . Tia
@@Stefanovic92 Lmaoooooo what?!!!!
Great video. Thnx!
I'm passionate fan of you Stefan.
Thanks for advices
I have under grad in Mechanical engineering 2021 passed out
I want to shift/make a career transition from mechanical to data science!
Idk why I wasted 4 yrs on mechanical learning useless stuff...i have good knowledge on Mech but no good-paying jobs and in the end those few jobs also have coding involved!
I am pushing efforts into Data science ...hope i succeed
Good luck man!
@@Stefanovic92 😟It's so hard...the transition is very difficult on me
Hope that all the work i pour in pays off.
Hey man my story is kinda similar, after finishing ME I landed a data analyst job in e-commerce. I basically took a break from engineering and did online course/practice for a year. It's a tough one indeed, but not impossible
@@_rd_kocaman I am about to take same path like you
Take a break and learn from scratch for a year
how's it going now bro??
Are you satisfied being a data analyst?
Interesting and glad I found your video. Lajk :)
Again you are great
Although I did not study industrial engineering, but completed my degree in electrical engineering. Now working as data analyst as well as it fits me so well. I was wondering how could data analyst can be a freelancing job position, do you mind to share more information about that? Much appreciated.
Might make a video about freelancing in the future. I talk about it in some of my older videos as well
Could you please tell me what you did to become a data analyst after graduation in electrical engineering?
@@JunaidGGMU i explain everything in this video
Hello sir, i did my graduation in 2013 in mechanical. I HAVE 6 year of career gap. From 2019 i m working as software developer. I am thinking to do PG diploma in Data science this year. After that in next year i am thinking to do Masters in Data science from Germany. Is this will be my right decision to go for Master after 6 year of career gap.
Thanks for this bro, currently working my way to my first analytics job!
Congrats!
I have a BS in Economics with Stats and maths as minors. I want to be a data analyst but I can't find a way to that role. Opportunities matter as well. Waiting for one. I wish I can become data analyst one day. 😇
Your studies fit the role as a data analyst perfectly. Now just try to attract as many data analyst tasks as possible in your role. So even if it's not part of your work, try to analyse data, build reports or dashboards that might help you in your work, or your team or preferably your manager. Try to grow into your role
@@Stefanovic92 Sir your videos are extremely helpful. ❤
Bro your vdo quality is sick
How did going freelance affect your monthly/yearly income and stuff like your retirement plan? I'm just wondering how switching to freelance stacks up to being a regular employee financially and what other challenges/benefits accompany such a switch.
Hey Rens, well in short it was the best decision ever: yes becoming a freelancer means that employers will expect more from you. To move a bit more quickly and deliver value faster. However, I prioritize other things in life like family, friends & health more than work. So if they pay me for 8 hours, I only work 8 hours etc.. Also being a freelancers gives you a little bit more distance from all the office politics etc.. so you don’t have to deal with end of the year reviews, sucking up to managers etc.. because as long as you do your job correctly they will be satisfied. That’s it.
Now financially: best decision ever. Yes you get paid A LOT more then a normal job. But this is also money for your retirement, for your days off, insurance, when you’re sick etc.. but the thing I like is: I have full control over that money. I don’t want my retirement money in some stupid pension fund that will give me 1% ROI in 40 years from now. I want to work on building my own retirement by investing in things I want (crypto, real estate, YT channel) and then retire whenever I want. So you have more control over more money as a freelancer.
Long ass answer I know
@@Stefanovic92 Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed response. I'm at the start of my career and I'm currently employed as a working student data analyst at a Big 4 while I'm finishing my theses. A lot of my colleagues are contracters, so that combined with your videos got me wondering.
@@rensjansen1201 what did you study?
@@josephbrennan370 A bachelor in Dutch law, master in international technology law and a master in data science.
Well, I'm in !! :D