I Scraped 10,000 Reddit Posts to Find Out Why Data Analysts Are Panicking

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A data analyst scraped 10,000 Reddit posts from data analytics subreddits using Python's PRAW API to analyze career anxiety in the field. The analysis revealed that automation fear and skill overload are the top concerns, with analysts worried about AI replacing jobs while simultaneously feeling pressure to master multiple technologies. Engagement analysis showed job market saturation generates the most discussion, while sentiment tracking from 2017 to present revealed fluctuating confidence levels, with a notable dip in 2017 and instability from 2024 onward due to AI advancements.

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Jan 14•6m read time•From code.likeagirl.io

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