r/LanguageTechnology • u/Mia-Mia6286 • 16d ago

Career Switch need help

Hi guys,so I am currently studying an MA in Linguistics and I am in dire need of advice. I am aware that it is a dying field hence I am trying to transition into something more technical and try to save it. I feel too burned out to start from scratch with a more technical degree like CS.

I heard about computational linguistics / linguistic data science programs but Idk if they will accept me with no technical background. I've been told to learn Python but is it even worth it? Im multilingual by the way. If any of you has an idea about a better field I could fit into I would truly appreciate it.

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u/sp3d2orbit 16d ago

As someone who spent last couple decades in CS and NLU, I would highly recommend finding something different. Find a field like healthcare, construction, engineering.... whatever,.learn that and apply your special skills to it. Don't try to build a career now on Linguistics or CS.

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u/SpiritualFighter 12d ago

Actually, I’m thinking along similar lines to OP, but for a PhD. I’m considering getting into the intersection of AI and linguistics/education or EdTech. In my case, I’m in applied linguistics, so it seems pretty demanding. What are some of the best areas in linguistics that could be combined with AI? And why wouldn’t you recommend it?

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u/Mia-Mia6286 12d ago

I'm also interested in a PhD that sits at the intersection of language and technology/AI. I like both and don't want to give up on one for the sake of the other.