Ask HN: Looking for Some Guidance

#1

Post by rookie123 » Mon, Sep 08, 2025, 5:51 PM UTC

Hey folks—would love some honest guidance. I’ve got ~10 years in ML/forecasting/analytics (Python, SQL, R, Java), based in my country’s finance hub, and a master’s from UC Berkeley.

I would say I am proficient on following sides: 1) Coding 7/10 2) Analytics/Modelling 8/10 3) Communication 8/10

I’m torn between doubling down on modeling/analytics, moving to backend/data SWE, jumping into Gen-AI/AI engineering, or shifting into analytics consulting. Looking for maximizing career longevity—skills that age well, solid comp, and resilience across cycles. If you were me, which path would you bet on and why?

Re: Ask HN: Looking for Some Guidance

#2

Post by sgt » Mon, Sep 08, 2025, 5:53 PM UTC

Is this AI slop? I notice the use of emdashes.

Re: Ask HN: Looking for Some Guidance

#3

Post by gnabgib » Mon, Sep 08, 2025, 5:55 PM UTC

sgt wrote: post #2

Is this AI slop? I notice the use of emdashes.

It's certainly a dupe: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45171215

And last year they only had 7 years experience https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40075849

Re: Ask HN: Looking for Some Guidance

#4

Post by 1c2adbc4 » Mon, Sep 08, 2025, 6:34 PM UTC

gnabgib wrote: post #3

sgt wrote: post #2

Is this AI slop? I notice the use of emdashes.

It's certainly a dupe: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45171215 And last year they only had 7 years experience https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40075849

if you're just gaining experience in linear time you NGMI

Re: Ask HN: Looking for Some Guidance

#5

Post by zahlman » Mon, Sep 08, 2025, 8:41 PM UTC

gnabgib wrote: post #3

sgt wrote: post #2

Is this AI slop? I notice the use of emdashes.

It's certainly a dupe: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45171215 And last year they only had 7 years experience https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40075849

Treating 8 as "approximately" 10 isn't that unreasonable.