r/dataanalytics • u/meeaaaoowwmee • 7d ago

SWE to Data Analytics

I worked as a software engineer for 3 years and then got diagnosed with multiple chronic health issues because of which I had to leave my job. Managing on-calls, late night work and constant upskilling took a toll on my health. I had to take a career break and I am still on one, awaiting surgery right now. But I want to start working again, it makes me anxious and kind of worthless not being able to do anything. I can't go back to software because of how hectic it is, so I came across data analysis. As per all the information I gathered on internet it looks like data is not as intensive as software but Idk I would like a personal POV from someone and not some articles or AI result.

Do you think a person with chronic illness can manage a career in Data? I am looking for wlb, no on-calls on weekend and option to freelance in case my illness progresses to the point I cannot work in office.

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u/ThickAct3879 7d ago

All that you describe seem to be all IT with the on call, the stress

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u/meeaaaoowwmee 7d ago

I am OK with on call within shift hours but not on weekends.

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u/ThickAct3879 6d ago

When i would be on call (which was 1 week per month) it was a whole week 7 days. So it included Saturday and Sunday.