Daliana's Game Why data scientists are tired, six real data scientists' frustrations - The Data Scientist Show #089
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Apr 17, 2024 
Data scientist Daliana interviews 6 data scientists about their frustrations. They discuss challenges in healthcare, finance, data quality, and AI. Topics include advocating for yourself, aligning with managers, and prioritizing data quality over advanced AI techniques in the pharmaceutical industry. They also talk about navigating stakeholder requests, project challenges, communication, and career growth in the banking industry.
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Strategic Job Searching
- Job searching can be draining if done through mass applications.
- A networking-focused approach builds relationships and provides learning opportunities.
Context Switching and Decision Fatigue
- Context switching is a major drain for senior roles requiring many decisions.
- Decision fatigue intensifies with seniority due to increased decision-making responsibilities.
Managing Stakeholder Requests
- Train your team to anticipate your needs by explaining the motivations behind requests.
- Iterate on projects with users, but address unclear priorities directly.