I've worked as a data analyst for a regulatory agency, and while the pay was lower than many "bullshit" data jobs, the tasks work itself actually resulted in re

I've worked as a data analyst for a regulatory agency, and while the pay was lower than many "bullshit" data jobs, the tasks work itself actually resulted in real-world results. Then again, you can't play fast and loose when your work results in people potentially losing business, getting hefty fines, and criminal persecution. You have to approach it with the utmost respect, and have solid scientific integrity.