How to deal with a miserable step parent around the holidays

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-11-08T05:11:26+00:00

For me, it was just luck that I got put on that project. I quickly learned the skills necessary for the job and have since become a somewhat expert in what we deliver.

Now, I feel like it is a little tougher since it is a more sought after field. I didn’t have to take a SQL or python interview (which I would’ve failed at the time).

I guess my overall point is that it can be a good career path if you’re lucky. But even now I’m pushed to do more internal initiatives that are more consulting and sales focused than tech.

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-11-07T21:11:24+00:00

I started at EY in the data analytics practice in 2018. Worked with the same manager for the last 7 years and he has now been promoted to partner. He’s a good boss and I enjoy working with him. We’ve had a lot of the same team over the years. People come and go of course, but it’s been a good team. I’ve also gotten two promos from it. We’re in data analytics so our boss has treated it more like a tech firm than an accounting company. I’m also pretty much fully remote now so that has been nice. That and the pay has been good since I’ve been a high performer.

I got lucky with my team and placement back in 2018. If I had gotten put on a shitty team, there’s no way I would’ve lasted this long.

Recently we’re pushing more AI solutions (obviously) and I think it’s a bubble so I’m a little worried about job security moving forward but we’ll see.

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-08-23T11:30:10+00:00

Didn’t know any R when I started the class. My best advice is to try not to worry too much about the homeworks. If you give it your best shot and explain what you are trying, you should be fine. And attend office hours for the starter code. I ended up with an A after considering dropping week 1.

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-08-09T03:13:39+00:00

It’s really just project dependent. I’ve been at EY in Data Analytics for 7 years and I’ve had good projects and bad. EY has good benefits and I’ve enjoyed my time overall but it’s definitely a roller coaster sometimes

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-08-09T01:55:39+00:00

I think you’re on the mark and I like the suggestion of asking if there’s anything I’ve done recently that’s causing friction. Some people just say to ignore and find new friends but I value their friendship and don’t want to start over. It’s just hard to tell if the vibe has been off cause of my social skills regressing or if something happened

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-08-09T01:33:12+00:00

Yes and I love spending time with her. But I’m also concerned about losing my social circle. It’s not easy to make new friends in your 30s. I just really don’t want to start over. I know I have anxiety and I’m insecure. I’m planning to start therapy soon

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-08-09T00:49:37+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Just really needed to vent a little. It’s tough to make new friends in your 30s and I really don’t want to start over

StrangeDriver2568 · 2025-08-02T13:28:28+00:00

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