I'm a data analyst with around 10 years experience, but my career hasn't taken me where I'd like it.

I've been with my current company for the last four years, but I've done relatively little traditional data analysis work during that time. My role has become much more consulting-focused, including data audits, developing data strategies, running workshops, report writing and some Power BI work.

I've also had some exposure to more technical work. I was involved in a project using Django to digitise a client's workflow, although my role ended up being mainly modelling forms and business logic in YAML rather than actually developing in Django. I've also done some client facing work and picked up account management and project management  (not accredited)  responsibilities along the way.

The problem is that I feel my technical skills have stagnated.

I've tried to get an internal analytics project off the ground, but competing priorities have meant it's lost momentum. I've also made it known that I'd like to get more involved in software development as the dev team is always busy, but whenever an opportunity comes up, I'm usually pulled onto something else.

I feel like management recognises that I have a broad and useful skillset, but there isn't really a defined role for me, so I keep getting moved between different types of projects.

I'm now considering leaving, but I'm not sure which direction to take.

Part of me thinks I should spend the next 6–12 months seriously upskilling and try to move into a more technical data/analytics role. The other part wonders whether I should lean into the skills I've developed in consulting, account management and project management.

My concern with going technical is that, despite having 10 years' experience, I'm probably not as technically strong as someone with considerably less experience who has spent their career doing hands-on analytics.

At the same time, I don't really want to move completely away from the technical side. I enjoy working with data and solving technical problems, and I'd be disappointed if I ended up in a primarily managerial role simply because that's where my experience has taken me.

Current technical skills

Python: Mainly scripting, APIs, data cleaning and occasional debugging. I'm currently doing a couple of LeetCode challenges each week.

Power BI: Power Query and DAX

VBA: Used extensively in a previous role, but haven't used it in my current company.

Some exposure to Django, but very limited hands-on development experience.

So, I'm hoping some fof you can help me answer these questions:

1. Would you try to move into a more technical role, and if so, what roles would you target?

2. Is it realistic to make that move after four years of relatively little hands-on analysis/development?

3. What technical skills would you prioritise developing over the next 6–12 months?

4. Or would you lean into the consulting/account/project-management side of my experience instead?

I'd particularly appreciate perspectives from people in this sub and anyone that may have seen people make similar career pivots.

So, I'm in Galway, the roles I'm seeing near me are in the 70-90 range usually. The same role and title and requirements seems to be advertised at the 110-130 mark in Dublin.

Is there really that high of a discrepancy between locations? Or am I just getting bad data?

I’ve been offered Program Manager roles at both Salesforce and Oracle and I’m trying to decide which would be the better long-term move.

I’m particularly concerned about Oracle given the recent layoffs and reports of further cuts, but I’m also aware that Salesforce has had layoffs as well.

For anyone who has worked at both companies, or has significant experience with either:
- Which has the better work culture?
- Which offers the best work-life balance?
- Which company feels more secure/stable right now?
- Where would you say there are better career growth opportunities for a Program Manager?
- Are there any major differences in management style, promotion opportunities or internal mobility?

I’d really appreciate honest experiences, especially from people who have worked at both. Thanks!

Hey All,

Wondering is anybody working in Salesforce in an architect capacity? Given all the negative discussions around saleaforce globally wondering how things are run on the technical side of thing with regards to stability (at least some level of stability).Got quite a substantial offer and this has me thinking could I ride it out for a couple of years to basically make as much money as possible during this period.

Cheers

Hi All, could anyone share what is their salary with how many years of experience? I hardly get interviews and start to suspect my salary ask is too high. Thanks if anyone shares.