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proficient != near-flawless.

> Most Excel work is similar to basic coding so I think this is an area where they might actually be pretty well suited.

This is a hot take. One I'm not sure many would agree with.

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Excel work of people who make a living because of their excel skills (Bankers, VCs, Finance pros) is truly on the spectrum of basic coding. Excel use by others (Strategy, HR, etc.) is more like crude UI to manipulate small datasets (filter, sort, add, share and collaborate). Source: have lived both lives.

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