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Vanie · 18d ago

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For those working as data analysts, what are the main skills and responsibilities that companies really expect? I’m interested in this career but not sure if it’s just about Excel and reports, or if there’s more to it. Also, what kind of challenges do data analysts usually face on the job? Would love to hear from anyone with experience about what’s truly important and what the role demands day-to-day!

Community User · 19d ago

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I’m currently working in a finance industry as a junior tech, but I’m really interested in transitioning to a data analyst role one day. I enjoy working with data but feel like I’m missing the skills and direction to make the switch. If anyone’s made the jump or has advice on the best way to transition, I’d love to hear how you did it! Also, pls share the path that i need to walk thru to get there. Appreciate your help!

Mayaphan · 7 May 2025

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Data analyst but slowly losing passion… money is good, but what’s next? Not gonna lie. The pay in this line is solid, but after 3 years, I feel like I’m just building dashboards and fixing Excel sheets daily. No spark anymore. 😞 I used to be excited learning new tools or analyzing trends, but now it’s all rinse and repeat. Is this just a phase? Or is it time to consider moving into something like data product, business strategy or even teaching? Curious if anyone else hit this plateau before.

Jy Jennie · 3 May 2025

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Being a data analyst sounds cool… until you get drowned in last-minute requests. Every time someone says “it’s just a quick chart,” I know I’m not sleeping early that night. 😮‍💨 Working in data analytics feels like being on standby 24/7. The request will sound simple, but the data is always messy, the deadline is always yesterday, and somehow, the report needs to look “nice” too. Anyone else constantly like this? How do you set boundaries without sounding like you’re not a team player?

Karunamanalan · 18 Apr 2025

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what are the challenges in Real-Time & Streaming Analytics across analytical industry ?

Krystal Lim · 17 Apr 2025

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Everyone always saying data analytics is the future, but honestly, it doesn’t feel that way when all I do is generate the same reports over and over again. It’s starting to feel like I’m just copy-pasting numbers instead of actually making an impact. I thought this field would be more about insights and problem-solving, but right now, it feels like I’m just a report generator. How do I bring fresh ideas into a role that’s becoming repetitive?

Ling Mei · 15 Apr 2025

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I’ve been working in data analytics for a while now, but lately, I’ve been feeling burnt out. It’s hard to stay motivated when the job doesn’t feel as fulfilling as I thought it would be. How do you stay in this field long-term without burning out? It’s easy to get lost in the numbers and deadlines, and I’m starting to question if this is really what I want to do for the rest of my career. For anyone who’s been in the field for a while, how do you keep your passion and energy up?

Amalia Anisa · 8 Apr 2025

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Everyone talks about how “data is the future,” but nobody tells you how messy real-world data actually is. Dirty data, missing values, inconsistent formats—it’s like solving a never-ending puzzle. And don’t get me started on stakeholders who think dashboards magically generate themselves overnight. 😩 Anyone else feel like half the job is just cleaning up the mess before you can even do the actual analysis? Data people, how do you deal with this daily chaos?

Chandrakala Katari · 4 Mar 2025

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Working in data analytics is not just about crunching numbers but it’s also about managing "smart" people. Ever had a manager ask for insights, but only if the numbers make them look good? Or colleagues who think data analytics is just making fancy charts in Excel? Then there’s the classic struggle.. Spending hours cleaning messy data, only for someone to question why it "doesn’t match their gut feeling." How do you handle people who don’t get data but still argue with you?

Glenn Zhu · 18 Feb 2025

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Saw many job postings offering around the same or even less than what I earning rn. My current salary is around SGD6.5K. Feels like the market is either getting too saturated or companies are cutting back on pay. A few years ago, this was a “hot” field, but now I’m not so sure anymore...

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