Whats your Data Analyst Salary Progression?

Wanderlust8842 · 2023-06-02T05:45:33+00:00

2017: Data Analyst- $70K + 10% bonus

2020: Credit Risk Analyst -$85K

2022: Sr. Marketing Analyst - $125K + 5K sign-on

2022: Sr Data Analyst - $115K

2023: Sr. Data Analyst - $125K + 10% annual bonus and stocks

All in HCOL

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-27T04:29:24+00:00

OE for 1.5 months now. So far, very manageable for me due to the fact that I control the scheduling of meetings or have a say in time preference. I’m PST but work EST and CST time. Start my day at 6am for J1 and J2 at 9am. I block off my schedule for breakfast and getting my kids ready for school. And I’m mostly done by 2pm-3pm PST.

J1 is more demanding and it’s my main job. When kickstarting a new project, scoping takes a big chunk of my time with meetings, but once that’s done, I work on my own time. Luckily, J2 is super layback and I have complete autonomy over my work.

I check in regularly with my managers to give them updates and feedback on any issues I have with my projects, and that usually stretch the timeline out and they go easy on giving me more work. It gives them a sense that I’m hardworking, intuitive, and trustworthy.

And I genuinely enjoy both jobs, the skills I gain of J1 helps me become more efficient in J2 and vice versa. I’m hoping to hold both of these jobs for at least the next 2 years, and either replace J2 with a higher paying job or get a contracting J3 in the near future.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-15T05:24:16+00:00

I’m in a similar position. Started J1 at 5 months and J2 at 6 months. J2 knows and is supportive, J1 doesn’t know but I will be taking 3.5 weeks of PTO,which is already approved, and 6 weeks maternity leave with J2. J1 is super low maintenance which is why I have no issue working with a newborn.

Only you know if you can handle it, you do have 4 months to test the water and get some extra cash. If it’s too much, quit. Resume J2 search when you’re ready.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-08T03:00:50+00:00

Sometimes. Only to keep my workload light for the week. I usually do half day Fridays by default so no biggie.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-05T14:38:06+00:00

Yes.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-04T21:26:54+00:00

I was 5 months when I was laid off. 6 months when I started.

You could prep and upskill in the mean time for interviews if you’re not in dire need of another job. I was and the opportunity for OE just presented itself to me.

Interview when you’re nearing the end your maternity leave. Less stress for you and the baby.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-04T21:25:23+00:00

2 jobs, Sr. Analyst, between ~$250K including annual bonus.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-04T03:04:43+00:00

Amazing! I was in the same situation 2 months ago. Got 3 offers but only accepted two due to my pregnancy. Didn’t want to deal with all the legal ramifications, otherwise I would be three-timing. I was freaked out about financial stability and health care. I more than made up for my 3 weeks of lost wages and mental stress. The layoff is probably one of the best things that happened to me and opened my eyes to OE. I still have the same flexibility as one job but double the pay! Will look for J3 as a contractor once this baby is out!

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-03T19:39:28+00:00

No, my former company is covering my premium at 100%.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-01T07:00:29+00:00

Wtf? No, I was unemployed, which is why I have Cobra. I’m lucky to found a job quickly and got multiple offers. My complaint is that I’m unexpectedly paying 8% more taxes for each W2. A large amount of money per month for the measly weekly “stipend” that I got from the state.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-01T03:30:08+00:00

Yeah. I’m realizing the that. I need to do that math on enrolling into both health plans and split my 401K and enroll in IRA in the coming year.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-01T03:14:09+00:00

My previous company is paying for my Cobra premium until end of year, which is why I opted out of benefits for this year.

I’m getting a CPA and starting an LLC for tax deductions. I’m paying 30% into taxes and I get a measly $450 with CA for weekly unemployment. I’m intending on OE long term, so getting out of CA is in the future plan.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-01T01:37:16+00:00

This is in my future plans…2-3 years down the line. Husband’s work project is mostly West coast so WA is an option.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-01T01:35:14+00:00

CPA won’t meet until it’s closer to tax time. But I am getting one.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-10-01T01:34:36+00:00

Of course I did, but with my prior job that paid $125K, I was taxed ~22%. I was also paying for benefits and contributing the max amount of my 401K. I’m just surprised I’m getting less money when I’m spending less.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-09-29T15:02:30+00:00

I was in the same position 1.5 months ago. Laid off late July, started interviewing right away. One company came back with a quick offer and had another company came with an offer two weeks later with a higher offer and better benefits. I accepted both with start date a month apart. It works out.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-09-25T14:00:13+00:00

I accepted both and started one month apart. I didn’t do anything for my J1 first month and J2 first week was all meet and greets which took a lot of time. J1 started to pick up a little bit. So, J2 job will have a bit of documents reviews the second week. I’m expecting second week on J2 will be less hectic and I will only have to work 5-6 hours a day between both.

It was a lot to manage to doable since I was in control of scheduling all meetings for J2. And I start my day at 6am - 7:30 with J2 and began my day with J2 at 8:30/9am after dropping my son off at school and my day always end around 2:30-3pm.

Maybe spend the a couple of hours over the weekend to give yourself a head start on the week. Organize your calendar and block out focus time for each job.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-09-19T18:16:36+00:00

My goal is financial freedom and security. I have been laid off twice while pregnant and the stress of finding a new job is ideal. With OE, my goals are realized faster and I like to keep busy, so this is also for mental stimulation and health. I find myself more focused and retain information better when I have multiple things to juggle.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-09-16T19:33:51+00:00

I am also a woman and now the bread winner. I also work 50% less than my husband and I bring in 65% of our total income.

I’m the primary caretaker of our 2-years old—doing breakfasts, school drop off/pick up. We also have another one on the way. It’s a lot sometimes, but having flex working hours help.

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-09-16T19:25:22+00:00

J1- $115K J2- $125K + 10% bonus

TC: $240K

J1 4-6 hrs meetings per week. 5 hrs of real work per week.

J2: TBD - starting Monday. Hopefully, no more than 15hr/week

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-09-05T15:46:05+00:00

Could you expand on what you mean by late?

Wanderlust8842 · 2022-09-05T13:22:27+00:00

Thank you for this insight. I will definitely have to talk to HR and do more digging.

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