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Decisions about
Career.

Explore thousands of structured choices related to Career. Dive into what people wish they knew beforehand, tracked longitudinally.
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Career Overview
57%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
6,146
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

The Career Regret Curve

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Sent a test push notification to 150k+ users on my third day

Sent a test push notification to 150k+ users on my third day, causing chaos and embarrassment

Regret Level8/10

Paying someone to do my resume

I'm struggling to sell my diverse work history to the accounting industry

Regret Level8/10

Resigning after 3 weeks for better pay

Guilt after leaving a job with nice coworkers, awkward situation

Regret Level5/10

Targeting senior backend roles at FAANG and top product-based companies

Received feedback on job application

Regret Level1/10

Considering new career path after 30

Dessert business not generating enough income, seeking a more stable career

Regret Level6/10

Applied to 400+ jobs in 1 month

Applied to numerous jobs, got ghosted or declined, ran out of money

Regret Level10/10

Considering demotion for skillset change

HR presented demotion as career path with salary cut

Regret Level9/10

Feeling targeted after pay cuts

I'm worried I'll be fired after avoiding pay cuts

Regret Level8/10

I'm learning Excel and Microsoft skills

I'm excited to find an administrative job that fits my goals

Regret Level1/10

Hired accounting job after struggling in job market

Hate new job, out of place, not my expertise

Regret Level8/10

New management is replacing me

New GM is horrible, replaced me with someone part-time, cutting my hours

Regret Level10/10

Considering entry-level security roles

Gaining experience in Help Desk role, studying for CCNA

Regret Level2/10

grinding graveyard shift for resume experience

haven't taken the job yet, weighing pros and cons

Regret Level6/10

Seeking remote work after company transition

Moved for job requiring relocation, now seeking remote work to stay close to family

Regret Level5/10

Boss asked me to drive 3 hours to the office while I work from home

Boss demanded I drive 3 hours to the office with 24 hour notice

Regret Level10/10

Pursue CS for stability

I regret not pursuing ECE for passion

Regret Level8/10

Applied to 1800 jobs without strategy

Applied to 1800 jobs without strategy, got two low-paying offers

Regret Level8/10

Declined job opportunity due to low pay and demanding work schedule

Declining a job opportunity caused conflict with a family member who had helped me get the job

Regret Level2/10

Applied for team lead position

Felt frustrated with unprofessional interview handling and quick rejection

Regret Level8/10

can't do wage slavery

hate living to work, feel miserable

Regret Level10/10