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What is the best way to get out of career limbo?
Disclaimer: This is my first post, and I appreciate your patience.
Background: I completed my Masters in Science, specializing in computational biology, in 2017. Since then, I've been in a state of career limbo. To earn income, I've been tutoring remotely, which has allowed me to regularly use my math and problem-solving skills. It has been enjoyable and educationally beneficial, so I have no complaints.
My academic background includes proficiency in linear algebra and calculus. Currently, I'm considering a career in the AI industry, where I can leverage these mathematical skills. However, I should clarify that I'm not at the doctorate level yet.
I would appreciate any advice or suggestions.
Bonus Question: If I had $10,000, what would be the most effective way to invest it to maximize return profit? I believe I'm using the correct economic terminology, but feel free to correct me in the comments!
Confession: I used Albus the GPT-powered AI to help me tidy up the original version of this post. Don't judge me!
- RadixDLT 3y agoHow to Start Investing with $10k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmKsyeLmsy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmKsyeLmsy0
- eigenscribe 3y agothanks! giving it a listen now
- eigenscribe 3y agoAny thoughts on the Morris Investment stuff?
- graypegg 3y agoBeing completely honest, I didn't plan my career, I don't think anyone does successfully. (Success defined as holding true to some career roadmap past a year or two) Try pushing for jobs where you do things you like doing, but don't waste time sitting on your hands waiting for the perfect career-defining job to arrive. It won't, you'll grow into whatever that job is. There's many companies hiring ML professionals right now. Knowing only what's in this post, I don't see why you couldn't work at one of them. Do you possibly have other standards for a company that you'd consider working for that you aren't mentioning?
- eigenscribe 3y agoDisclaimer: This response was generated by Notion AI, but it was based on an original draft typed by me. So, if there are any typos or mistakes, let's just blame it on AI ! Anyway, to answer your question about job requirements in machine learning, it seems that SQL and other coding skills are often necessary. But don't worry, I hadn't heard of them either!
- graypegg 3y agoJust an honest point from a human that's reading what you're saying, mentioning you're using a LLM tool every time you write something is just annoying. I wouldn't fault you for a typo, nor do I fault you for using an LLM. However, I don't think this is even a response to my comment at all. :( I didn't ask a question about job requirements in machine learning, I asked a question about if you personally have any red lines about jobs you are setting but not mentioning. If knowledge of a specific programming language is a red line you won't cross, let me be the first person to tell you: it's easy to learn a programming language, especially for a grad of computational biology.
- eigenscribe 3y agoFirst of all, the disclaimer was kinda a troll but also a for the record. Its my personality. I'll be d**ed if I don't put a disclaimer when I don't generate the content lol. You know what's also annoying? Reference sections? But I digress. ANYWAY. What do you mean red lines? Like I'm definetly down to learn whatever it is I need to learn. I just want to know what would be most optimal to learn before I put in the time and energy if that makes sense. For example, about a year ago, I put all this time and energy into a free JavaScript coding course. In hindsight I feel like the only thing I learned from that was I hate JavaScriot lol. I'm most comfortable with MATLAB (guilty), and working on getting comfortable with python. I suppose one of my questions that comes to mind is, is it worth spending any money on any online classes/certifications?
- graypegg 3y ago
- satvikpendem 3y ago> Bonus Question: If I had $10,000, what would be the most effective way to invest it to maximize return profit? VTI, the Vanguard Total (American) Stock Market ETF. It's available on most exchanges. Simply continue to put money into that every month and you should be set in 30 years. Check out this FIRE calculator to see how much money you'd need to retire and at what point you can: https://engaging-data.com/fire-calculator/ https://engaging-data.com/fire-calculator/ This is the philosophy of Bogleheads, might want to check that out as well.
- graypegg 3y agoUnrelated: You may see more input if you prepend "Ask HN: " to the title of your post! It appears in a separate feed. https://news.ycombinator.com/ask https://news.ycombinator.com/ask I think you still have some time to edit the title of this post.