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Decisions about
Employment.

Explore thousands of structured choices related to Employment. Dive into what people wish they knew beforehand, tracked longitudinally.
Employment Overview
56%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
16
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

The Employment Regret Curve

Detailed aggregate statistics and longitudinal curves for this category are being calculated from the dataset.

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Recent Submissions in Employment

replied to email

I'm unsure if I should reschedule the interview

Regret Level5/10

Got a Rapid Pay Card through temp agency

Struggling to activate Rapid Pay Card due to incorrect information and poor customer service

Regret Level8/10

Don't ask about gaps

Refused to answer, lost job opportunities

Regret Level8/10

Using personal credit card for work expenses

I feel taken advantage of and lack trust in my employers

Regret Level6/10

Implementing AI tools to improve service

I am considering implementing AI tools to improve service

Regret Level1/10

using company tablet for personal use

I've been using my old work tablet for personal stuff

Regret Level2/10

appreciate honest criticism

I value constructive feedback

Regret Level1/10

Company changed PTO policy after hire

PTO policy changed, postponed vacation

Regret Level6/10

took job despite financial struggles

starving due to no food stamps or pay

Regret Level8/10

Denying being overseas while on sick leave

They accused me of being dishonest about my location while on sick leave

Regret Level8/10

Requested 3 days remote work due to cat's surgery

Manager denied remote work, now considering full in-office role

Regret Level5/10

Quitting due to disability issues

Experienced severe disability issues at both Walmart and Kroger

Regret Level8/10

Companies want senior devs, not juniors

Companies play mercenary with employees

Regret Level6/10

Missed work due to medical emergency

Missed one day of work due to emergency abscess

Regret Level10/10

let go of my job without explanation

I was let go without understanding why, feeling like family was just a facade

Regret Level6/10

Employer overpaid me by $10,000 in 2024

I researched W-2c and tax withholding, but still unsure about incredibility of my employer's changes to box 4 and 6

Regret Level2/10