The promise of mathematical elegance draws people to DS, and the infuriating messiness of trying to quantify the world drives some away. I wonder if framing the profession as being about measurement (rather than being a Cool Algorithms Jockey) would help manage disillusionment
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Replying to @imightbemary
I thought about giving data roles more manual labor subtitles like "plumber" or "janitor", but all my friends said pass
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Replying to @datasalaryman
I used to describe management as "shit umbrellery" but somehow it didn't catch on
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Replying to @imightbemary
I'll admit "shit umbrellery at Reddit" has a nice ring to it No offense meant haha
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Replying to @datasalaryman
None taken. It's a pretty accurate description of the gig in many, many ways 
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