It all started in 2019, I left my job as a chemical engineer and started a new journey towards learning data science. I joined an institute for training and it lasted for 8 months and from that point, I am jobless. It’s not like I did not work hard for it, I did all I could and I also made few mistakes out of good intentions for myself.
After every job interview, they said that I cannot get this job because I am from a chemical background.
I have been failing for more than 2 years now and I feel like I should quit and try something else, I am thinking of doing Mtech in Chemical engineering.
When I told my parents about this they think I am just being a loser and I am failing because I quit too soon, I don’t think that trying for 2 years straight and then quitting is too soon.
I am so depressed that I play PC games the whole day and I do not feel like going out and meeting my relatives and friends.
I am not able to make eye contact with my parents, I am losing my respect in their eyes.
I am 25 and I feel like everyone is going ahead of me and I am lacking behind. I feel like if I talked about this with my relatives and friends, instead of helping me they will judge me and spread a false rumour about me(I have few relatives who spread false rumours and they love to talk about other’s failure all the time).
I really need someone to express this feeling all out.
Hi!
First of all, congratulations! You have a degree and industry relevant skills. That is a great start.
My mom always says that what you learn, never goes wasted. You can use your new learned skills in your field as well. Because the application of data science is almost in every domain.
What you want to do right now is up to you. You can either apply for masters or keep looking for jobs. Now I don’t know about engineering but masters always adds weightage to your resume.
I am from data science/ ML background so I know that tier 1 firms require Analytical background. But not all companies want this. They want graduates from any discipline with programming ability and statistical knowledge. Go for traineeships or internships. Cold emailing works sometimes too. (Also there are websites where you can freelance. Check them out as well).
Lastly your parents will never disrespect you when they know you are trying your best. As far your peers are concerned. Don’t compare with them. It will hardly ever make you happy.
Keep hustling. All the best :)
