The allure of becoming a data analyst has been strong for several years. This profession, lying at the intersection of technology, business, and decision-making, has been touted as one of the sexiest jobs of the 21st century. However, the landscape in 2024 is different. With the upheavals in the tech industry in 2022/23, the end of widespread home office arrangements, and the rise of technologies like ChatGPT, it’s time we revisited the question: Is data analysis still the dream job it once was?