I started out as a data analyst and got thrown into product management on a project out of necessity. Fast forward 3 years and I'm still on this path, though less and less willingly. Thing is, leadership doesn't seem to care what I want anymore, they just want to use me where I'm needed. Is there any way to go back now or am I stuck? I don't want to leave the company, I love it here I just don't like what I do.

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I think it would be very hard. You’re clearly doing a good job as PM and it is a legitimate career progression if you’re handling strategy. The “not caring about what you want” can be common, particularly when you’re over-relied on. You could force the issue by getting another degree aligned with your interests, but if you wait too long, the option to go back might have passed you by in that programming languages shift, etc. and it might be difficult to “catch-up.” If you don’t like PM role, are you interested in leading a team of analysts? Presumably with PM role you’ve gained network and respect amongst other company leaders such that this could be reasonable move.

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Welcome to Capitalism! Try to enjoy the ride!

It can be done. I was in product for a bit and was able to move to a role I enjoy more. If the company is big enough, just keep an eye on open internal roles for something that you enjoy.

Why don’t you enjoy product out of curiosity?

Just genuinely curious as I seem to hear more of the inverse scenario (data analysts wanting to move into product)

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