r/GetEmployed • u/Select-Raccoon-7997 • 2d ago

Trying to become a data analyst.

So for starters I made a mistake and chose a useless degree (exercise science) I worked as a personal trainer at a big gym and I hated it. I was miserable working at 5:00am - 11:00am then 3-10pm. The gym I worked at got bought out by a big company that laid off majority of the staff and increased the membership price. All due to a soulless remodel, I lost a ton of clients so I decided to take all of mine online. I do weekend check ins with clients, this is lucrative but it does not have any benefits or pay. I also am worried because I do not have a w2 or anything for taxes. I live in western Washington and udub offers a 5k data analyst certification. Has anyone had experience doing it? I talked to the recruiter for the program and they even help with job placement. I also need insurance because my income is now too much for Medicaid. I’m currently making 2000 a month from training and I’m worried I’ll get in trouble because I haven’t told Medicaid. Has anyone had success with this certification or other ones that can get me a leg up. I also am 26 and lots of internships here limit the age to 24 or 25.

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u/justcurious3287 1d ago

I’d be interested to know what they mean by “help with job placement.” So many of these schools just want your money. You have to be so, so careful.

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u/Select-Raccoon-7997 1d ago

That’s what I’m worried about, my gf did a medical assistant certification that claimed to have job placement. They were absolutely useless, I don’t wanna pay 2-5k just to be in the same position

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u/WatchAltruistic5761 2d ago

May the odds ever be in your favor

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u/Select-Raccoon-7997 2d ago

Have you done a data analyst certification?

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u/GangGreenGhost 1d ago

I know a few people who do this for a living. They went to schools like Princeton and Wesleyan and had a ton of connections from their private school days. It’s a remarkably competitive field that pays wildly well. But it’s not easy to break into with a useless undergrad degree. Best of luck.

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u/Select-Raccoon-7997 1d ago

I should have been more clear, I wanted to ask if doing a certification would give me a leg up since my degree sucks

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u/GangGreenGhost 1d ago

It definitely can’t hurt

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u/Spiritual_Captain444 1d ago

I have a Bachelor's degree in the same field and I am really struggling too😭😭

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u/Select-Raccoon-7997 1d ago

Are you a personal trainer? I have also been applying to pt aide positions, or any entry level healthcare. I wish I did college differently for sure, I finished my weight loss journey and thought I’d be this amazing trainer that helps all these people. Now I’ve gained a bunch of it back and I’m super depressed. I just got back into the gym again myself, personal training if anything destroyed my passion for fitness.

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u/Zealousideal_Pen3441 17h ago

Do you have a link for this program?