u/Slight_Context5570

Hello Everyone, I am looking to get more opinions outside of my circle. My therapist turned me on to IO Psych, and right now it has my interest.

• To keep it short:

  • I have a degree in ChemE
  • I have over 10 years work experience in manufacturing(Process and Quality)
  • Have been a people manager
  • Lean Knowledge – Have ran multiple Kaizens, was doing a black belt project at one point(did not finish).
  • Can relocate anywhere
  • Total GPA (Community College and 4-year) is 2.9.
  • And finally, I want to take my career in a different direction.

• What I like/What I want:

  • Data, Data Analysis, Providing recommendations based on data, talking with data
  • Training and people development - One of the best parts of my last job was being a manager for interns
  • History/Psychology – Big fan of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky
  • Economics/Finance - Systems, saving, and investing
  • Biochem
  • Learning and Teaching – Love making detailed work instructions and procedures
  • Systems and how different areas come together, and their relationships
  • Understanding the human factor in systems
  • I have been told I am excellent at explaining tough concepts in a digestible way

• What I absolutely do not want:

  • Dealing with customers/sales - Specifically, people outside of the organization I am in. Customers requesting RCCA’s, handling returns, soothing customer concerns, etc.
  • Still on Fence: Managing People(direct reports)

• Questions, because I value your opinion:

  • Based on the above profile of a random stranger, would YOU think IO Psychology is a good fit?
  • Does my low GPA disqualify me? Does work experience help? Getting my masters was not something I had in mind when I was in undergrad.
  • Would my work experience in industry, being on the factory floors, give me any edge?

I am also researching info for a Master Degree in Systems Engineering and Data Analytics Engineering. Any and all feedback would be appreciated! Thank you for reading.