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She had built her career at a reputed firm, only to be let go due to the company\u2019s unpredictable \u201chire-fire\u201d strategy during the pandemic. Jobs were scarce, the market was unstable, and stress was at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was her father-in-law who first suggested Data Science. \u201cThis field is booming. Why don\u2019t you give it a shot?\u201d he asked one day. The idea intrigued her, but doubt crept in just as quickly. \u201cI had no experience in Data Science, and investing in a program was a big financial commitment. What if it didn\u2019t work out?\u201d she recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite her fears, she took the plunge and enrolled in the Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics from Great Learning. The program was structured for professionals like her\u2013someone with limited coding experience but a strong desire to learn. 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