It was like you were describing my journey while I read through. It's just that I'm yet to reach where you are right now. I also started out with data science, and even took part in bootcamps. I left it after I understood what it really was all about. I'm settling for backend, and this time I want to take out time in defining my path. I feel it's saves a lot than just starting out blindly. Thanks for sharing. It helps me know it's a norm.