As a data scientist, I’ve always loved the thrill of building models and finding insights. But since going fully remote, I’ve noticed my social anxiety has gotten worse. Presenting those insights to others is the part of the job I dread most. I think being remote makes it harder – less day-to-day interaction, fewer casual chats, and it feels like the pressure is higher when you do have to speak. Imposter syndrome also sneaks in at times. Tech is constantly evolving, and sometimes I feel like I’m barely keeping up, even though I’m doing the work.
I’m not alone, right? Have you found ways to make communications feel less overwhelming? It would be nice to hear from others in the same boat. Maybe we can learn from each other and find ways to overcome these feelings of anxiety and self-doubt. After all, we’re not just data scientists, we’re humans too.