Career guidance
Hi everyone,
I’m really confused between two offers as a fresher and would genuinely appreciate opinions from people already working in these fields.
Offer 1:
\- Procurement Executive at Renee Cosmetics
\- ₹35k in hand
\- Supply chain/procurement role
\- Alternate Saturdays working
Offer 2:
\- Data Analyst at Shaip by Ubiquity
\- ₹45k in hand
\- Mainly Power BI dashboard/reporting work
\- All Saturdays off
A little background:
\- I have financial responsibilities, so salary growth matters a lot to me.
\- I come from a biotech/pharma background and recently shifted toward analytics.
\- I’m not aiming for hardcore coding/software engineering roles.
\- Long-term stability, growth, and future switch opportunities, work life balance matter more to me than just the current salary.
My concerns:
\- Data analyst roles seem crowded and I’m worried dashboard-only work may limit future growth.
\- Supply chain feels more stable/business-oriented, but growth initially seems slower and opportunities in Ahmedabad seem limited unless I relocate later.
People working in either field:
\- Which path would you choose in 2026 considering AI/automation, layoffs, and future market trends?
\- Which career has better salary growth in the next 5–7 years?
\- Is procurement/supply chain actually safer long-term than analytics?
\- Can a data analyst realistically grow well without becoming a hardcore coder?
Would really appreciate honest advice from experienced people instead of LinkedIn-style “both are great” answers 😭