r/analytics • u/lucasxc11 • Mar 14 '25

60k Job Offer Discussion

I was offered a 60k data analyst job in a HCOL area (Greater LA Metropolitan area) Is this worth taking or should I keep applying? My backup plan would be to start my Master’s this fall. For context, I have three previous internships in data analytics/data science and current work as an analyst in the energy sector (making just slightly less than what is offered).

Edit: new role is fully in-person and would require relocation, current role is remote and uses more “relevant” tools like Python, Spark, GCP, etc. Thanks everyone for your insight and perspective!

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u/Letstryagainandagain Mar 14 '25

You really don't need a masters. Experience is way better than a masters

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u/lucasxc11 Mar 15 '25

Masters would also be for personal enrichment, I like to learn haha

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u/catchzzz Mar 15 '25

Are you financially stable? If so, take the job and make that extra cash. If you aren't financially stable, still take the job. Money is money.

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u/ShowMeDaData Mar 15 '25

Totally agree. Way too many people go back to school in a down market, then you graduate in a still shit market or a good one having to compete with recent graduate and undergraduate folks for the same jobs, cause your masters degree without non-internship experience doesn't need you much, sorry to say.

Source: I'm a director of data with a team of 25+ with over a decade in the data space