By Charlotte Chaze
It’s time for hustle culture to die.
For years, the mantra has been “hustle harder,” but today, society is starting to prioritize work-life balance. With a majority of employees disengaged and stressed, it’s clear we're moving away from the idea that relentless work schedules are the only path to success.
A shift towards more balance is long overdue.
Moving Past Hustle Culture
The need to transition from hustle culture to a more balanced work-life approach has never been more evident, and it’s driven by several factors.
Employee burnout is a prevalent issue in today’s workforce. A staggering 65% of employees reported experiencing burnout in 2023, highlighting the critical need to address this problem.
Economic factors such as stagnant wages and insufficient benefits are contributing significantly to employee burnout. These pressures coupled with the feeling of being undervalued by employers are a huge catalyst for the growing discontent among workers.
In response to the pervasive issue of burnout, there’s a trend toward prioritizing work-life balance and overall well-being. Employees across generations are recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. Younger generations (Gen Z and millennials) are more likely to prioritize wellness and job satisfaction, and older generations (Gen X and Boomers) are becoming more willing to leave a job that hinders their quality of life.
The Path Forward
How can a typical person transition from hustle culture towards work-life balance? Explore higher-paying careers that don’t glorify overworking.
With the rising cost of college education and growing skepticism about its value, only 31% believe higher education is on a positive path, while 68% think it’s heading in the wrong direction. Many are exploring alternative routes to career success and financial stability.
The good news? Whether you’re fresh out of high school or considering a career change, online courses and certificates are practical alternatives that provide pathways to high-paying careers without the financial strain.
It is no secret that the tech sector tends to offer better compensation and benefits to its workforce. Within this space, data analytics is proving to be the next big thing. According to CompTIA, the demand for data science and data analysts will grow by 304% over the next 10 years.
Contrary to common misconceptions, careers in tech, particularly in data analytics, offer high earning potential without demanding work schedules or difficult tasks. Data analytics is not only accessible but also expected to drive significant job creation in the coming years and is a most in-demand skill for 2024.
Data analysts don’t just work at tech companies - every large company has more data than they know what to do with, so you don’t need to work at a big-name tech giant to get a great job. Data analytics has a low barrier to entry and online courses and certificate programs make it accessible without the burden of student debt. This is why I’ve developed the Break Into Tech courses to help people of all ages and backgrounds break out of their low-paying jobs and start tech careers.
But what about AI? AI garners much attention as the trendy buzzword capable of landing $300k+ jobs, but data analytics is driving more job creation. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, 80% of companies plan to adopt big data within the next five years. Big data analytics is expected to drive more job creation than AI, cloud computing, and even cybersecurity.
AI will inevitably reshape industries, and with the rise of AI, the demand for skilled data analysts will only intensify. AI is generating more and more data every second, and data analysts are crucial in processing it.
Conclusion
The transition from hustle culture towards work-life balance is not just necessary but also achievable. By prioritizing wellness, exploring alternative career paths without traditional schooling, and recognizing the potential of fields like data analytics, individuals can achieve a more balanced and fulfilling career.
Charlotte Chaze is the CEO and Founder of Break Into Tech, a revolutionary platform empowering individuals to break into the tech industry through data analytics.
Break Into Tech was founded by Charlotte Chaze when she was working as a Senior Manager in Analytics at AT&T. Before her successful career in analytics began, Charlotte was an academic researcher in a basement lab with no windows. Sick of her stressful job with long hours and low pay, she taught herself data analytics online in an attempt to find a better career option. Needless to say, it worked.
Charlotte’s first Data Analyst job took her from her $28k salary as an academic researcher to a $70k salary as an Associate Analyst. After accomplishing what she had thought wasn’t possible, she decided to go for even more. Less than 4 years after teaching herself data analytics online, Charlotte was making a $158k base salary as a Senior Manager in Analytics at AT&T.
Charlotte has always had a passion for helping others, so she created a TikTok account to tell the world about this lucrative job option and how anyone can do what she did. The response was massive, and she couldn’t keep up with all the questions and comments. That’s when she created Break Into Tech’s Free Data Analytics Course. It’s a list of all the free resources Charlotte recommends, plus her suggested order to work through them so it’s as easy as possible, and her free resume template, salary guide, and LinkedIn tips. But that wasn’t enough – everyone wanted Charlotte herself to teach them data analytics.
Charlotte used all her vacation time for the entire year to create her Data Analytics Certificate Course. Once it became clear that it worked, she then quit her Senior Manager position to focus on Break Into Tech. Now Break Into Tech has helped hundreds of people from all walks of life get their first data analytics jobs. People like teachers, stay-at-home moms, customer service reps, retail workers, waiters/servers, bank tellers, warehouse workers, truck drivers, police officers, virtual assistants, healthcare workers and so on.
