Went from underpaid data science consulting -> product analytics SQL monkey for higher pay, having higher impact and visibility but repeatedly get the urge to put in my papers and pursue a switch to applied science/MLE. How bad is this move given the current market? Are there other career paths for analysts?

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It’s probably best to stay put imo and be thankful for a job in the analytics space since the job market for such roles is grossly oversaturated right now with tons of qualified candidates and it’s a slow job market overall due to the economy and a likely recession. It’s fine to take a look around but just don’t leave your current role until one is absolutely secured. Even then, with the landscape as it is an offer could be rescinded quickly as well.

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Yet I feel like if it's not now it just might become too late. In the two years I've left data science there have been too many advances, seems impossible to keep abreast unless the job demands it.

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I feel like I know what firm your are from unless being SQL Monkeys is quite common .

Take a guess, will avoid that firm if nothing else

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