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sensenmann420
Jun 24, 2023
Hey guys, another former academic looking to find my way through this nasty world.

I have a doctorate in Philosophy (focus on mathematical foundations of science). After I finished my program, I found work for a small consulting firm that builds Semantic Technology, as an ontologist. Now I get to make all my academic friends jealous with my paychecks, and the fact I get to work on cool projects.

However, I really really hate the person I work for, and Im not sure I would enjoy my role entirely even in a new situation. We are a small team, 7 people and my boss also owns the company. He has every toxic trait in the book, its rubbed off on everyone else and my job satisfaction is quite low. I was wondering if you guys could help suggest some ways I could pivot, since this is my first 'real' job.

I do a lot of data analysis, and modelling, and a suprisingly large amount of time coding (python). I also do research and write reports. My favorite thing by far, and my biggest strength on the team, is trailblazing on a new project - i.e. cracking open someones backend ETL process, reverse engineering it and coming up with a model of source and target domains. I am not so great on cleanliness and typical engineering precision, and get bored easily. The other engineers on my team like to joke that I would make a great sales guy.

This has had me thinking. Do you folks know any types of roles to shoot for that would suit my background and personality?

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sensenmann420
Jun 24, 2023

Epitope posted:

Dunno if this is helpful but the people I know with kinda similar background that found creative career path options and good work life balance work here

https://www.axiomdatascience.com/

Maybe there's keywords or something to follow on

Ah this is amazing, thanks much

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