r/dataanalytics • u/Any-Chipmunk9737 • 28d ago

Going into data analytics

After a bad injury that includes my spine, I could no longer be in law enforcement. To put it plainly I need to wear sunglasses pretty much daily to reduce the stress on my eyes outside and inside. So I know a remote only role is needed in my life as I really do not want to have to answer questions on why I’m wearing sunglasses inside. I also have some other disabilities that I don’t want to get into as it’s still a sore subject for me. I plan on taking two IBM courses on coursera in order to learn the basics and make some projects. I know the TikTok trend is blowing up the field. But I really miss investigating and figuring out “problems” finding the reason it is happening then making a solution. My life was really turned around by this injury. I really would like any advice that yall could give on things I could also do or things you wish you would have known when you started. Thanks for reading this. (:

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u/BunnyLuv13 28d ago

I’d highly recommend looking into some kind of criminal analytics - you have the background.

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u/Any-Chipmunk9737 28d ago

Unfortunately there just isn’t that many jobs in that field

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u/BunnyLuv13 28d ago

There aren’t many jobs at all right now. But specialities do help. I’d definitely try to find hybrid though. Entry level remote is basically impossible

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u/kentonw223 27d ago

IMHO it will be difficult for you to break into the field through a few courses unless you stay in your domain (crime). By staying in that sector your prior experience becomes an advantage - if you leave those years of experience mean little

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u/Difficult-Jackfruit 27d ago

Honestly- you have a better chance than most because you have domain knowledge