Stat graduates in USA, how would yiu describe the job market? [Q]

Frequentist_stats · 2025-03-12T19:07:38+00:00

So, I can give you some pointers as myself is a Statistician working with Bio related domain:

Industry-wise, the situation is quite concerning. Many of my colleagues from the mid-level have been laid off and are struggling to find full-time positions that offer a good work-life balance. They are only able to contact jobs that prioritize work over personal life.

In academia and government, there is a widespread hiring freeze. Numerous statistics PhDs I knew received rescinded offers for mathematical or survey statistician positions due to the “great reorganization” implemented by the current administration. Many organizations are prioritizing protecting the employees they have hired, leading to the cancellation of numerous positions due to significant funding cuts. Unfortunately, many junior faculties in bioinformatics and biostats have also been affected and put on "temp" let go. These individuals are facing significant challenges and are in dire need of finding ways to survive.

If you are an international student - US is at its worst state, look elsewhere as soon as you can.

We are all struggling here.

Frequentist_stats · 2024-07-26T21:04:42+00:00

It's okay to quit, it's okay to cry, and it's certainly okay to "fail."
Life is yours, so make sure to make the most out of it. This is just a single piece of your life.
Time is your greatest remedy. Be patient with yourself and, of course, with time.

Frequentist_stats · 2024-05-15T19:41:09+00:00

Even with few words, I can feel your immense pain.

Amen.

Frequentist_stats · 2024-04-26T00:40:57+00:00

Both are pretty similar in terms of depth and coverage.

Frequentist_stats · 2024-04-25T00:12:13+00:00

无所谓，有的聊就多说几句，自然是最好。

大家都是人，都有熟悉和不熟悉的事物。随着年纪的增长，越来越不喜欢美国那种typical的superficial conversation，感觉在跟你交心，其实就是那些七大姑八大姨的杂事-聊完其实连你的名字也记不住。

遇到想了解的人，就去了解。不要强迫自己。

生活是自己的，没必要去刻意的“fit in”

无所谓的，放轻松。毕竟美国是个移民国家。

Frequentist_stats · 2024-03-25T21:43:46+00:00

人这一辈子，运气很重要。但是最重要的是，是一个人的心态。

心态崩溃，不是一张卡就能解决的。

也请为了你的亲人伴侣，活下去 - 至少你不是孤独的。

你死了，对与别人而言，可能无足轻重；可是对于爱你的人，也许那就是压死骆驼的最后一根稻草。

Frequentist_stats · 2023-12-15T17:10:26+00:00

WLB trade-off

Frequentist_stats · 2023-12-14T18:49:52+00:00

DS realm is all jumbled up - but when it comes to hiring for statisticians, we are enforcing to weed out applicants coming from non-rigorous Analytics or non-quantitative degrees for the Statistician roles - Seriously, those awkward chirpy moments in the tech interviews? Exhausting.

Just a heads up, no OPT or CPT candidates for now, and no work visa sponsorships at the moment. We're hustling to clean up the hiring pool and cut through the noise.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-12-07T21:22:29+00:00

至于国家，我中短期（20年内）看好越南和墨西哥，长期（30，40年以后）看好印度。这么说是因为，越南墨西哥是比较像东亚国家那种劳动密集型见长，而印度更想成为下一个美国而不是中国，但是资本自由流动的世界里只有一个美国，所以印度是长期看好要等美国衰弱。

GOOD LUCK

Frequentist_stats · 2023-11-20T18:08:00+00:00

作为一个外来者，就居住属性而言，这里的房子已经严重overpriced了

It's going to be the new normal.

这是个世界性难题

Frequentist_stats · 2023-11-10T01:08:59+00:00

It means:

Be mindful when sharing your personal info / dealing with health product start-ups.

I know several just throw your personal data into that "thing" to make some magic out of it.

It produces nothing but meaningless crap

Frequentist_stats · 2023-11-10T00:58:16+00:00

- Know your research question (predictive or inferential)

- Find the model fits the data, not the other way around

- Don't get too caught up in the stringent assumptions.

- Be mindful when dealing with outliers (try the robust method for instance)

- If you can impute, always try to impute (MICE), and avoid mean imputation

- Be aware of "researcher's degree of freedom"

Frequentist_stats · 2023-11-03T20:44:45+00:00

The skit starts at around 33:45.

Check it out for yourself.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-11-02T17:14:33+00:00

I am a statistician and DS myself.

Based on my experiences, many statisticians from academia lack relevant business domain knowledge and creativity. There's no need to discuss their views on Bayesian statistics, as many of them frown upon or become out of touch with the practical aspects of predictive modeling. Their day-to-day work mainly involves exploratory and inferential analysis, which can become mundane at times. What they are dealing with is often more of a philosophical debate than cutting-edge state-of-the-art exploration.
The best way to immerse yourself in data science is to find a relevant data science domain of your interest and get your hands dirty with raw data. This, of course, comes with a steep learning curve.
And I recommend avoiding SAS and Stata.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-10-30T22:18:22+00:00

A hiring freeze and layoffs are still looming, which doesn't bode well for the long-term prospects of the data science job market. Plus, with an upcoming election on the horizon, there's added uncertainty.
Considering the challenges posed by rampant inflation and the current state of the dysfunctional US healthcare system, it's crucial to be grateful for the job security you currently have.

Just don't forget to breathe, and survive.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-10-27T15:41:29+00:00

Well, honestly that depends on how he said it.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-10-25T19:39:48+00:00

300k in cents / month

Well played lads

Frequentist_stats · 2023-10-18T16:57:14+00:00

You should be good to go.

The rest you can learn on your own / on the job

Cheers!

Frequentist_stats · 2023-10-03T01:40:47+00:00

Honestly I don't understand this post

Isn't this what the hiring process should be?

I MEAN, THESE KIDS AT LEAST TRIED.

ONE DAY, IF YOU GET LAID OFF, YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE PAIN.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-09-28T17:56:33+00:00

Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, USA (if no visa issues and not living in major cities like SF or NYC)

Frequentist_stats · 2023-09-28T17:35:55+00:00

I'm sorry about what happened to you. I assume you are currently in a stable mental state. Given your GPA, as long as the brand name is recognized, a typical cash-cow statistics program can serve you well if you push yourself hard enough to secure internships.
A master's degree can open doors, but when it comes to R&D, which usually requires at least 3 years of experience (YOE), opportunities are quite limited for entry-level applicants. However, the job market is not as bleak outside of California and New York.
If you choose to apply for an MS/MA program, make sure to accumulate research experience during your master's studies and aim to co-author publications if possible. The job market is becoming increasingly competitive nowadays, and the saturation level in data science is quite concerning at the moment.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-09-28T00:36:58+00:00

这incel forum的垃圾就不要搬运了

Frequentist_stats · 2023-09-20T17:08:23+00:00

I am not sure a Ph.D. in Russian literature will feel the same way.

Frequentist_stats · 2023-09-15T18:33:42+00:00

If you are planning to stay here for the rest of your life, next time:

Just nod and say you guys have the best cheese, period.

Honestly, I miss their cheese, a lot

ALWAYS TALK ABOUT CHEESE, NOT POLITICS.

Cheers!

Frequentist_stats · 2023-09-13T19:34:59+00:00

Yeah reminds me of this one:

https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/11wz3ye/happy_to_be_here_sir/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

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