Structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, is present in abundance. But, only some people are able to store, analyze and interpret information out of it. With Big Data the potential has increased.

Times have changed and with traditional technologies, the work can’t be done. Earlier, the amount of data generated was not that high. But, now the case is totally different. The data which gets generated today is in petabytes and it is not possible to archive the data again and again. The arena of Big Data technologies and tools has grown huge and it is expanding and evolving day by day. Read the article to know why Big Data is the future and why you need to switch to it.

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Why you should switch your career to Big Data?

Below are the top 8 reasons or signs that will tell you that it is the right time to switch your career and start learning Big Data –

1. The world is upgrading in terms of experiences, skills, and knowledge, except you:

There are tons of opportunities growing in the field of the IT sector and Big Data ranks on top of it. If you’re not learning new things and improving your knowledge you will be left far behind. You also lack the skills that are necessary to sustain in the competitive market. There must be some important reasons because of which IBM did a Paradigm Shift and introduces Artificial intelligence and Cloud computing in its mechanism. Also, a deal worth $15.3 billion happened and a shift to advance technologies like Data Science and Big Data took place.

2. Salary is stagnant

If you think that your career is not growing and your salary is stagnant then you should definitely think of switching.

A career is all about growth and opportunities. If there is no growth in your salary, it can mean two things. Your growth has stopped and you are not upgrading yourself or the company is losing its business or is disinterested in sharing its profits with you. With Big Data there is a scope for a great career opportunity that can scale you to heights. The average salary of a fresher in Big Data is 8.5 lakhs. One can reach to this position just by mastering two things, Hadoop and Spark.

Not so simple, not so hard. But, as Steve Jobs has said

“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains”

and that, in the end, is all worth it.

3. You have to motivate yourself with challenges

Are you also “Stuck. Bored. Unfulfilled” with the work you are doing. With the same, monotonous and non-challenging do you think that you are following the rut? If that is the case then you should definitely join this field of technology. The constantly changing trends will always keep you motivated to explore something new, to learn more and perform your best. As it is rightly said that life is not a cakewalk, and so is Big Data. With all the projects, cases you will face a lot of confrontations. But, these confrontations are something which boosts up our spirit and provide us something which we look up to. Also, it motivates the person to push boundaries and give the best each day.

4. Set your priorities right

It is rightly said that winners don’t do different things, they do things differently. All you have to do is to set your priorities right and choose the work that makes you happy. In earlier times the problem was that either choose the kind of work you do, or you can choose the city you live in, but you can’t have both. With the advent of technology, you can now sit back at home and learn online, and can also work as a freelancer without stepping foot out of your house. But, if you choose to choose a city based on family, friends, and lifestyle, and don’t wish to move out of your comfort zone then I can’t assure you work satisfaction. But, if you explore and challenge yourself for becoming the best version of yourself then you will surely move up in their career and get the desired results. This reminded me of a quote from the movie In Pursuit of Happyness!

Also, if you wish to move out of the city and are inspired much then you should check out the city first with someone who has a say in the decision, understand your job description and work culture of the organization. Considering all the necessary factors to decide whether the opportunity is worth the move or not.

5. Money is important but in the long run

Money is very crucial for human existence, but money is not everything. It might be possible that your first switch of job in the big city might cost you more than your salary (or, vice versa!). But, if you have mastered your work and gained all the knowledge of the required skills, then in no time you can be able to afford things and make a reliable income for yourself.

Make yourself the best and try to work and upgrade your skills. Good skills are in high demand and you can find high salaries, housing allowances and other benefits that might make working in a remote setting worth pursuing. So, it is the time to upgrade your skills and start learning Big Data with DataFlair now!

6. The road not taken?

You thought of going with your passion but rather chose to become an engineer. Now you always think of switching the field, but because of society’s pressure, you don’t take up that risk. If you’re spending your time sitting at your desk, confused, distracted and absent-minded then you should definitely go for the things that you love doing.

The one piece of advice you should follow is that, listen to your heart first and then to your brain. After the career switch, just follow it with full passion and dedication. Keep the hustle strong and you will surely be happy and content.

7. Declining self-esteem

You always have two options, either love the work you do or work on what you love. It is true that your work is going to fill the maximum part of your life, and the only way to be happy is by being satisfied and having a belief that you are doing great work.

If you have a doubt about the work you do, then it may be possible that you are not at the right place. Self-esteem is something which we all strive for. If you feel that you are compromising on your respect, status, recognition, strength or freedom then you should definitely switch your job. This can seriously impact on your long-term emotional well-being and can make it difficult for you to focus. Thus, choose a fulfilling career that uplifts your confidence and self-esteem. From Retail, Wildlife conservation to even Agriculture everything is all about Big Data and functions effectively because of Big Data.

8. You’re restless

You do the work just for the sake of doing it, you want to complete it before the deadline or the fear of boss shouting you in front of everyone haunts you to work. All this makes you an anxious person and you can’t focus on your work. On the other side, it’s not easy to choose a career that might make you indecisive and insecure about your choice and can send you for a loop. But, I can guarantee you that if you will learn the process with full dedication and are able to fulfill the promise you have done to yourself then you’ll be able to learn through the process. Also. will see the self-transformation in no time.

It’s your call whether you want to move outside of your comfort zone, push your limit, feel excited about everything you’ll learn about Big Data or stay in your zone and follow the same rut and monotonous work daily.

At last, motivation for you. Check how Satendra switch from HR executive to Big Data Developer

Concluding it I just want to say that take that false pressure off of your head and search for your calling. Also, believe in yourself and no matter what you choose, have faith and keep evolving.

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