I think for many people the definition of boring is:
- anything that I don't understand
- anything that forces me to think
Study show that people think that data analysts and accountants are boring
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#12What people think is extremely influenced by pop culture. Programming was boring, coding is cool. Investing is boring, VC is cool. Being a lawyer was boring, being a lawyer is cool.
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#13I think for many people the definition of boring is: - anything that I don't understand - anything that forces me to think
Plus: I never saw a drama series about it
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#14I think for many people the definition of boring is: - anything that I don't understand - anything that forces me to think
This is the kind of comment a very boring person would make
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#15Earlier quoted context omitted.
Read the abstract: Data analysts, not data analytics. The persons interested in these seem to have boring traits.
Yeah, my mistake. But how can such person be considered boring? In my mind the are the persons that tackle the data, find connections where others don't see it, good at observing patterns...
Don't worry, people on HN know what filthy beasts data analysts truly are.
Everyone who digs that type of mathematics, is also doing some other naughty things for fun.
What is surprising from this shotty paper is that they conclude boring people are perceived as "less competent".
Seems counter-intuitive, considering accounting and taxes.
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#16There are vastly worse things to be than boring.
Young people definitely make decisions about things based on perceived social appeal. It's kind of a thing.
Re: Study show that people think that data analysts and accountants are boring
#17Earlier quoted context omitted.
Read the abstract: Data analysts, not data analytics. The persons interested in these seem to have boring traits.
Yeah, my mistake. But how can such person be considered boring? In my mind the are the persons that tackle the data, find connections where others don't see it, good at observing patterns...
> how can such person be considered boring?
Have you met my constant companions, Dunning and Kruger?
Re: Study show that people think that data analysts and accountants are boring
#18Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yeah, my mistake. But how can such person be considered boring? In my mind the are the persons that tackle the data, find connections where others don't see it, good at observing patterns...
>But how can such person be considered boring? Consider a continuum from Boring to Exciting. Now place these jobs on them: - Firefighter - Rocket Scientist - Data Analyst They are more boring, ergo, they are the boring jobs.
Isn't "boring" also a function of "would I see myself doing this?"?
People don't seem to find being an Uber driver boring, because you talk to people all day. This sounds extremely boring and tiresome to me.
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#19I couldn't help chuckle at this one.
I've known quite a few accountants over the years. Some fit this typical stereotype rather well, and others have been a bit more "dynamic".
However, they are notable in that nearly all of them have been some of the nicest people I've ever met, with very high levels of integrity and authenticity. Very level headed, high attention to detail, professional, knowledgeable and kind.
Obviously the profession does attract a certain type, but despite any negative stereotypes, in my experience their traits overall seem to be overwhelmingly positive.
I cannot say the same however for software developers (of which I'm one). Far more variability there!
I guess this is partly because there is perhaps a higher barrier to entry to become even a "junior" accountant, whereas any random blundering idiot who dropped out of school can become a software developer (n=1 proof: me)
:-p
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#20I think for many people the definition of boring is: - anything that I don't understand - anything that forces me to think
You're two thirds of the way there.
The final, most important piece of the puzzle is of course "anything that, having put in the thought required to understand it, would be considered a waste of time an energy".
Talk about the analytics of, say, how and why spouses cheat, and you'll be able to get anyone's attention easily.