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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
56%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
1,666
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

The Career Regret Curve

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Fell apart in technical interview

Froze during coding challenge, felt every mistake, didn't finish in time

Regret Level8/10

Applied to 1800 jobs without strategy

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

Regret Level8/10

Hired accounting job after struggling in job market

Hate new job, out of place, not my expertise

Regret Level8/10

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

Feeling targeted after pay cuts

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

Regret Level8/10

Considering new career path after 30

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

Regret Level6/10

I'm learning Excel and Microsoft skills

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

Regret Level1/10

Moving to lower COL city for family reasons

Moving out of current city for wife's career and family

Regret Level6/10

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

Facing quarter-life crisis with no qualifications, no job, and no housing

Moved back in with parents after 3 years of unstable housing, feeling overwhelmed and unsure about future

Regret Level8/10

Quit nursing home job for acting career

Hated serving, longed for acting career

Regret Level8/10

Seeking career guidance

I've been studying architecture but it's not what I want to do, I'm unsure of my career options

Regret Level8/10

Looking for junior data engineering role

Not getting calls despite referrals

Regret Level6/10

Take or pass on job offer

Laid off due to offshoring, received job offer with poor benefits

Regret Level8/10

Transitioned to R&D role in a startup

Felt out of place, struggled with imposter syndrome, and unclear expectations

Regret Level7/10

Applied to seasonal lawn work job

Got denied after interview, seemed like I got the job

Regret Level8/10

Consider management role

I'm torn between IT work and management

Regret Level5/10

Exploring alternative job options

Difficulty finding engineering job, looking for other options

Regret Level2/10

Switch to consulting/strategy role

Currently an admin/operations role, want to transition to consulting/strategy.

Regret Level2/10