It may seem that being a data scientist is all sunshine and rainbows. High pay, great benefits, flexible hours, and enjoyable work are some things that come to mind when thinking about a data science job.
While these are all true, every job has hidden struggles behind the scenes, and data science is no exception. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a fantastic job, and I absolutely love the field, but not every day is glorious, nor is the whole field perfect.
That’s why, in this article, I want to explore several realities you must accept as a data scientist. Hopefully, this will help anyone reading this post who wants to be a data scientist decide if this field is really for them.