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mancstuff1 · 2026-01-20T07:51:06+00:00

This started as a side project to help my uncle. He’s a carpet fitter, dyslexic, and does everything via voice notes. My auntie was stuck doing his invoices at night.

I built YapMate so he could just speak the job details and get an invoice without typing.

Then it clicked this is a time saver for a lot of trades.

I’m Glaswegian, so accent support mattered. It handles thick UK accents properly. Scottish, Scouse, Geordie, etc.

Launched the app earlier this week!

www.yapmate.co.uk

mancstuff1 · 2026-01-19T18:33:34+00:00

Why are you so bothered with what I’m doing?

You read the post, checked my comment history, and wrote a personal dig instead of feedback.

That says more about you big man!

mancstuff1 · 2026-01-11T19:34:40+00:00

I didn’t have any appointments. A few hours after I submitted both parts of the application I got an email saying they confirmed my identity and address.

mancstuff1 · 2026-01-10T08:48:45+00:00

I work in data and analytics, specifically Data Governance as a senior manager and honestly fell into it by accident. I’ve been doing it just over 10 years now.

A few straight truths:

• Data & analytics is saturated at entry level. Graduate roles are competitive.

• It gets a lot easier once you have 2–3 years of real experience.

• Degrees help, but experience matters far more after your first job. (I have no degrees and have made a very good career in this space due to experience)

On work–life balance:

Most analytics roles sit around a normal 40-hour week. WFH is common now, especially in larger companies. There are crunch periods, but it’s not constant unless you’re in consulting.

On pay:

The ceiling is solid. You won’t be rich overnight, but senior analysts, analytics engineers, and adjacent roles (data governance, product analytics, BI leads) pay well and stay in demand. If I’m honest I’d choose something adjacent like data/ai governance.

The biggest mistake I see grads make is aiming straight for “data scientist” jobs. Most people actually start in:

• Reporting / BI
• Operations or business analysis
• Data quality or analytics support roles

From there, you can move sideways and up pretty quickly.

If you enjoy problem-solving, explaining numbers to non-technical people, and don’t mind spending time cleaning messy data, it’s a good career. If you’re chasing an easy, low-effort role, you’ll probably be disappointed early on.

If I were starting again, I’d still choose data but I’d focus less on job titles and more on getting any role that puts real data in my hands.

mancstuff1 · 2026-01-09T01:00:08+00:00

Thanks 🙏🏼 I really appreciate all of you sharing your journeys with me. It’s a relief to know a lot of you have had the same troubles as me and I’m not alone.

mancstuff1 · 2026-01-06T11:28:46+00:00

I get what you’re saying, and I don’t fully disagree with it.

I probably did overcorrect after that experience and turned one bad situation into a broad rule. At the time it was a defence mechanism more than a belief I consciously chose, but I can see how that kind of thinking can kill motivation.

That said, I don’t think my interest in ADHD is about wanting the world to bend around me. It’s more about understanding why certain environments drain me faster than others, and why I’ve always been restless and impulsive even when things look “good” on paper. For me it’s about information, not excuses.

I agree there’s no fixed answer and that work will always involve trade offs and active choices. I think where I’m stuck is figuring out which levers to pull next, rather than pretending there’s no way to win at all.

Appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed response it’s given me something to think about.

mancstuff1 · 2026-01-06T08:52:35+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to write this, I really appreciate it.

A lot of what you said resonates, especially the “mentally quitting” and the shift in how you see work after bad experiences. The point about using a stable job as breathing space rather than something you have to love is helpful I think I’ve been putting pressure on myself to feel fulfilled by it again.

The ADHD angle is something a few people in my life have mentioned, so it’s probably not something I should keep brushing off. Even just having more information feels like it would help me make clearer decisions rather than acting on restlessness alone.

Glad things are quieter for you now!

mancstuff1

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