Changing Data Science job dilemmas

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Hi.
I am a Data Scientist in a big company (not MAANG). I graduated with my PhD degree in Engineering and started this job as my first out of school job. 
I am here for a year and half and earning around 130k plus maybe bonuses!I am thinking about changing my job but not sure if I will regret it or no. The pros and cons of current job:
Pros:
•	My manager is amazing human being and has good knowledge of the business. He helps me a lot to learn.
•	I work hybrid 2 days from the office and 3 days from home and the work is chill. It is not hectic at all. Also, we get unlimited PTO.
•	I really like the culture here. 
Cons:
•	I think I am underpaid 
given that I live in an expensive city •	I don’t trust in the future of the group I am working with.
•	I am not using so much stats and math and worried if I continue like this, I’ll forget about all and would take me a couple of months to get back to them.

Mainly I would like to join bank or financial institutes or work at Amazon or Apple. Should I look into changing my job?

Lnxhelgxff · Accepted Answer

I agree with you. Although I don’t think amazon or Apple are good fit for you either as I know that DS roles in these companies don’t use much stats. Netflix would be a better consideration

dsmlezsr · Answer

Which industry are you in? Is the data science projects of type what a consulting company would do?

MAK007 · Answer

Recently I met a final year college student who has been offered $150K for a job as Data Scientist

Strotam · Answer

Switch immediately if you are underpaid. Switch when there is no vertical  growth. Hold in parent org during marker slowdown. Don't burn your contacts while switching just connect and explain the needs

Curioso · Answer

If u sent use math and stats what tools/skill sets do u use or do on a daily? Is it more Data Engineer-y or Analyst-y?

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