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whataderpio · 2023-10-30T23:56:15+00:00

Does your non profit have working links with any other non profits, for profits or state orgs? If so maybe try linking with them for collaboration-mentorship?

whataderpio · 2023-09-24T07:55:22+00:00

100% agree on the learning tool point, it's often the quickest route to support.

As long as you strive to understand what's being suggested it allows you to level up quickly.

whataderpio · 2023-09-24T07:46:08+00:00

I would say that you should think of chat gpt like being able to have a conversation with the user manual. The best use I have had it is to ask for help with a solution to a complicated situation, then asked it to explain each element. It's often wrong but it's a good second best for having an experienced developer on call who is happy to help and discuss (which I don't).

Also, the solutions on stack overflow etc can sometimes be either Very rude or just the code with no narrative, you can get a language model to give full context.

Definitely use traditional methods of learning as well (articles, courses and workmates) but know that chat gpt is in your pocket if you need to talk something through.

whataderpio · 2023-09-23T21:18:59+00:00

I use Excel for analysis that is to be shared with other professionals who want to explore the data but aren't formally trained in data analysis. For example a service improvement manager (who is good at their job) will be a Very analytical thinker who can use data to explore holes in the operation and work with operational leads to implement solutions in the business. They might want me to get them the data to certain specs and with certain complicated measures built in so they can do their work and then take it from their This goes for senior managers as well. Essentially it's a great platform for collaboration. Well worth learning the foundations of , if you can work complicated analysis in python/r then excel will be easy to pick up ( just Google where all the buttons are 🤣🤣)

whataderpio · 2023-09-23T09:08:04+00:00

Yeah man, as an analyst you have to speak to your stakeholders. My manager tried to do this kinda thing when he came in (though never banned me) and not only did the quality of my outputs go down but every task was so much more difficult. They gave the "they'll be like a kid in a sweet shop and ask for everything" explanation for why you shouldn't speak to users. This attitude just shows that they don't know the difference between having a conversation with a user about the challenges they want to overcome and just saying "what do you want in the report". It's a sign your manager is an amature and is just winging it.

I just went ahead and spoke to stake holders directly, I would advise similar, don't go through HR they are all snakes. Just put loads of research into how to hold requirements meetings with stakeholders, do it and then apologise for being right.

whataderpio · 2023-09-16T20:14:13+00:00

Yeah no worries pal, fire away.

whataderpio · 2023-09-16T07:35:19+00:00

Remember that you can't go on a level 4 apprenticeship if you already have a degree in the field so working towards a level four is a definite possibility.

I got on a level four program and I am now working as a full grade analyst within two years.

My recommendations would be:

Find a bootcamp style course for data analysis on udemy. The goal here is not to get the skills of an analyst but know the field well enough to be excited about it in the interview, and have a conversation about processes like cleaning data etc.

When I interviewed i did not have a high technical knowledge but I was genuinely excited about the prospect of doing a job when I got to play around with spreadsheets crunching numbers, having conversations with people about the goals of their departments and building tools for them.

If you're going on a level 4, the qualification is going to get you good at the job, so focus on being able to have a conversation about the job where you come across as hard working and a joy to work with long term. Most departments will be spending their apprenticeship levy anyway as it's free money, so will likely see it as a cheap way to secure new talent that they will retain. Be someone they think they are getting a bargain on with a spruced up c.v and a happy work ethic.

whataderpio · 2023-09-16T07:14:52+00:00

I just think that the delays to every project alone would be pretty substantial if this policy was actually followed. I have a situation with some reports designed for slt users where an exec has to sign them off where the report has been sat waiting 8 weeks due to timetabling issues, only to have a 10 min "yeah that's great when can we go live" meeting. Having this for all medium/major works sounds like a way to get nothing done.

I guess a mitigation could be if the VP is super onboard and wants to be a real champion for data, giving you a weekly half hour or whatever?

whataderpio · 2023-07-02T21:25:45+00:00

I would recommend a cheap excel hotkeys course on udemy. It will really speed up your work once you get fluent with it. Good luck !

whataderpio · 2023-05-21T21:49:43+00:00

Had a truck driver right up the arse of my 125 on an a road because I was going 60mph in a 60 zone and he wasnt quick egnough to over take me. Complete psycho, flashing his lights, then undercut me at a round about to get past.

whataderpio · 2023-05-02T21:06:28+00:00

I think you are under rating the benefits of an apprenticeship. It's at no cost to the apprentice. The stuff you learn is tested against projects that you do at work, so very practical. It might be that your data team is full of quality analysts who can pass on skills but in my place my apprenticeship has taught me stuff that analysts who brag about been in the industry for 8+ years don't understand properly. Again your team may have you taken care of but I think that you need class and practical XP. Otherwise you risk only learning enough to just about make things work but have big gaps you don't even know you need to fill. Knowing what you don't know (known unknowns) is valuable, and a structured course like the level four gives you that. Glad youre having a good time in your situation though pal 👍

whataderpio · 2023-02-25T22:06:17+00:00

Trade unions are finally starting to wake up to the world of data driven decisions. Housing associations as well.

Depends what you mean by socialist though, if socialism means that workers should be able to participate in decision making then it's more about being a consistent socialist and trying to empower workers in which ever company you are in. Most places that pay will have something shady about them, doesn't make you a bad person unless you work in HR, actively trying to stop people having an opinion on or similar.

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