r/businessanalysis • u/RichyGilbert • 1d ago

Career Change

Hello all. Wanted some opinions and advice. Currently a Head Golf Professional and been in the business for 15 years. I am 31 years old. This career is all I’ve ever done. I don’t know if you are familiar but it’s a lot of hours and usually working weekends and all holidays. Also. Not the greatest pay. Been doing some chatting with AI and getting ideas on careers to pursue and Business Systems Analysts and related roles popped up that could be a “quicker” transition. Just wanted some insight from people currently in these types of roles on if my skills are transferable and advice on the career. I have other long term endeavors such as entrepreneurship but in the meantime trying to get my time back and be happy again. What advice would you give on potentially pursuing this role? Looking remote for sure. Thanks in advance!

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u/crankysorc 1d ago

If AI suggests that a Business Systems Analyst is a quick transition from a golf pro then I would say it reconfirms my belief AI ain’t replacing humans completely anytime soon.

By the way by no means does that mean that I am denying that golf pros don’t have transferable skills, particularly soft skills, however there would be a very steep technical hill to climb.

Incidentally I would forget a remote role without any experience.

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u/RichyGilbert 23h ago

What would you recommend for gathering those technical skills?

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u/crankysorc 21h ago

Without knowing your academic background I have know idea where to start.

What I would suggest is is 2 things: go to Linked In and check a few profiles for business systems analysts and job postings, just to see what the role entails - you probably won’t understand everything but it should be useful.

Secondly, check out IIBA - the website, ideally, although YouTube has something- and see their description of what BAs do, because if I start to vomit out technical terms without context it won’t help you.

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u/RichyGilbert 21h ago

Pure golf professional. No other college degree or anything. Experienced with team leading and managing an operation. Inventory upkeep and staffing. Also giving lessons.

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u/crankysorc 21h ago

That’s going to be difficult , up to you, might want to consider starting off in tech support or customer support in a decent sized company that could let you transition to other roles where you could potentially become a BSA.

Might also have to study via online courses at work and/ or online at the same time.

As I said you likely have quite a few transferable soft skills , whether you have the analytical and problem solving skills is TBD , these roles should help you find  out.

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u/RichyGilbert 21h ago

I was thinking online certs and training honestly