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The Golden Goose of Data Science: Why Get-Rich-Quick Schemes are a Bad Idea

Mori
6 min readApr 4, 2023

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Are you tired of your 9-to-5 job and looking for a quick way to become a millionaire? Do you believe that you can get rich overnight by learning a few machine learning algorithms? Well, hold on to your hats because I have some news for you: there’s no shortcut to success in data science.

Let’s face it, we all want to be successful and financially stable. And with the booming field of data science and machine learning, it’s tempting to believe that we can achieve our financial dreams by simply learning a few skills and jumping on the bandwagon. Unfortunately, the reality is far from that.

Here, we’ll explore seven common myths and pitfalls of get-rich-quick schemes in data science and machine learning. So, stay tuned, and let’s debunk some myths!

Myth #1: You can become a data science expert in a few weeks

One of the most common promises of get-rich-quick schemes is that you can become a “data science expert” in just a few weeks or months. They claim that their courses or bootcamps can teach you everything you need to know to land a high-paying job or start your own business.

The reality is that data science is a complex and multidisciplinary field that requires years of study…

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Mori
Mori

Written by Mori

Date Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer | Passionate about solving real-world problems | PhD in Computer Science

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