I was recently laid off from my position as a data scientist at Meta at the age of 24. This unexpected event has prompted me to rethink my career path entirely. While I enjoyed aspects of my role, I’m now considering a shift to something entirely different. The current job market for data scientists feels challenging, especially with advances in AI making certain tasks easier to automate. I’ve been reflecting on my experiences and realizing that perhaps I wasn’t as passionate about this career as I thought. It seems like this layoff might be an opportunity for me to explore new avenues that align better with my interests.