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		nextworddev on May 23, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Devs/data scis who pivoted to a new career... Think you are overestimating stability in data work, especially going forward

lr4444lr on May 23, 2024 [–]

I'm no fool. I stash a lot away. If I'm lucky, I'll retire early. If not, I'll have more than enough cushion to pivot without a major disruption in lifestyle. I certainly saw enough instability in every other profession - even civil service - since COVID to know that there is no guarantee in this world.

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