https://ludic.mataroa.blog/ might have part of the answer to why that's the case. definitely tracks w/ my experiences in most computer toucher jobs
also data science depends on mass surveillance which is evil, so the sector attracts grifters and incompetents. ppl who know their shit can get burnt out easily
guess as long as they pay you well and don't interfere with your education, a stint there may be worth it for money and cv. but steel yourself and don't take it too seriously 🤷