Ask HN: Looking for Some Guidance

1 pointsrookie1236mo ago4 comments

Hey folks—would love some honest guidance. I’ve got ~10 years in ML/forecasting/analytics (Python, SQL, R, Java), based in my country’s finance hub, and a master’s from UC Berkeley.

I would say I am proficient on following sides: 1) Coding 7/10 2) Analytics/Modelling 8/10 3) Communication 8/10

I’m torn between doubling down on modeling/analytics, moving to backend/data SWE, jumping into Gen-AI/AI engineering, or shifting into analytics consulting. Looking for maximizing career longevity—skills that age well, solid comp, and resilience across cycles. If you were me, which path would you bet on and why?

4 comments

sgt6mo ago

Is this AI slop? I notice the use of emdashes.

gnabgib6mo ago

It's certainly a dupe: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45171215

And last year they only had 7 years experience https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40075849

zahlman6mo ago

Treating 8 as "approximately" 10 isn't that unreasonable.

1c2adbc46mo ago

if you're just gaining experience in linear time you NGMI

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