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Jul 28, 2017, 07:37 AM
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I know what I need to do to start a career, but it's going to be very challenging and it's going to take some time -- at least a year of study and review.
I have a BS in statistics. I completed half of an MS in statistics. I didn't complete the MS because I was knocked off course by a year-long bout with severe depression; even though I was performing well academically, I found myself getting a medical withdrawal from my last semester attended. That MW led me to being disqualified for financial aid. That was two years ago. What I need to do now: review(basically, re-learn) everything I studied in grad school as well as teach myself linear algebra; I also have to review a programming language and teach myself at least three others. What I'm trying to get my foot in the door to, career-wise, is being a data science programmer. All of the reviewing of material and learning others is overwhelming, but it seems that I really don't have a choice. I just have to find the drive to get up and start.
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Aug 03, 2017, 08:43 PM
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Best wishes for success...
 
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Aug 04, 2017, 01:54 AM
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A friend of mine shared the links to these two sites a year or so ago. These are free with no credit given, or for some, if you want credit, you can pay a fee. I had suggested these to my daughter, who had to take a medical leave from college herself, as a way to "get back into the grove" of studying and see if her concentration issues were better. She didn't try it, but maybe this is something you want to look at and might find some that will help you review the areas that you need to review. Not sure they have what you are looking for, but there are advanced level courses available.
https://www.edx.org/ https://www.coursera.org/ Good luck!
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Aug 09, 2017, 05:39 AM
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Have you considered finding a job that will let you do the review while you work? Someone close to me kickstarted his career by taking on the kind of job you describe for a start up. He basically learned on the job and now has a much better position with another company.
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Aug 09, 2017, 06:08 AM
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Good luck
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Aug 09, 2017, 06:42 AM
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Chances are good that you can do it!
 . One day at a time.
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