Data Engineering/ Implementation vs Data and business analytics strategy, which experiences are generally worth more in the market these days?

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Thanks for the responses folks, I think I’m sticking with data engineering for now :)

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Data Engineering worth more across all industries, but as a caveat they’ll want very specific skill sets for it

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do you mean more like architecture/solution development vs data engineering? DE is a technical skillset and doesn’t really comp with analytics strategy

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if you can, do the technical first before moving to strategy. as someone else said, it’s much easier to make that transition and you’ll have deeper knowledge.

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I’m having the same dilemma. Data science vs. data engineering

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Had to make the same decision 3 years ago. Engineering is more sustainable/stable, DS is more interesting but to me the non deterministic nature of it can be really tough, especially in consulting.

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Market-wise, engineering has a higher avg demand and pay, while strategy has much better potential upside.

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Don't make this a comp decision. They're very different roles on the daily. Do what will make you happier and where your strengths will stand out, and you'll net better career growth.

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Much easier to go from Engineer to Strategy than Strategy to Engineer. I’d opt to be hands on first then do strategy as you become more senior imo.

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