Am I pigeonholing myself into data analysis or can I utilize my experience towards other positions? /u/meathead_coding CSCQ protests reddit

I accepted a position today as a data analyst for a local company because I need a consistent paycheck. This is the second job that I have had that is labeled as data analyst and/or IT. I am happy nonetheless because finding work has been difficult lately, but I am worried that I am setting myself up to be stuck in something I do for money and not passion.

The first big project I worked on ignited a passion in me that lead me to change careers. During my time taking prerequisite courses to pursue an additional masters (working towards now), I have been fortunate enough to work on a full stack project for a wholesale distribution side of a catering company. The problem is that I haven’t had work in any sort of development since then.

Am I in an odd position going forward? Should these positions be something I list on a resume, and if so should I be framing them in a certain light? My current plan is to stick with this as long as necessary and keep applying for more development roles in the mean time. Again, just nervous that I am not helping my resume with this new position.

Would like to pursue larger companies in the future outside of my rural area. I’m open to any suggestions that you all are willing to give. Thank you for your time reading this.

I accepted a position today as a data analyst for a local company because I need a consistent paycheck. This is the second job that I have had that is labeled as data analyst and/or IT. I am happy nonetheless because finding work has been difficult lately, but I am worried that I am setting myself up to be stuck in something I do for money and not passion.

The first big project I worked on ignited a passion in me that lead me to change careers. During my time taking prerequisite courses to pursue an additional masters (working towards now), I have been fortunate enough to work on a full stack project for a wholesale distribution side of a catering company. The problem is that I haven’t had work in any sort of development since then.

Am I in an odd position going forward? Should these positions be something I list on a resume, and if so should I be framing them in a certain light? My current plan is to stick with this as long as necessary and keep applying for more development roles in the mean time. Again, just nervous that I am not helping my resume with this new position.

Would like to pursue larger companies in the future outside of my rural area. I’m open to any suggestions that you all are willing to give. Thank you for your time reading this.