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How can I become a data scientist and will it help my work-life balance?

 

A recent article said that data scientists have the world’s best work-life balance. Considering that I’m currently working 12-hour days as a software developer in an analytics solutions company, I’d like to pursue a career change. What does a data scientist do? And what qualifications or transferable skills do I need in order to pursue such a position?