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Professional.

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Professional Overview
68%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
240
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

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Applied for team lead position

Felt frustrated with unprofessional interview handling and quick rejection

Regret Level8/10

Resigning after 3 weeks for better pay

Guilt after leaving a job with nice coworkers, awkward situation

Regret Level5/10

Slept with colleague

Fell in love but she chose her ex

Regret Level8/10

took next offer out of fear & uncertainty

got made redundant on holiday in another country

Regret Level10/10

Not accepting Instagram follow request for now

I may miss out on an opportunity if they perceive me as uncooperative

Regret Level4/10

lied on resume

froze during technical interview, admitted not knowing

Regret Level8/10

Manager's comment made me question my value

My manager's comment made me feel unvalued and uncertain about my role

Regret Level8/10

should I stay or go

I'm being let go despite initial promises

Regret Level8/10

Recruiters judge resumes quickly

Formatting and clarity issues cause skips

Regret Level2/10

email them

I may get a response or be ignored

Regret Level2/10

Built Glassdoor alternative focused on company culture

I built Expose The Culture to address Glassdoor's flaws, focusing on actual day-to-day culture

Regret Level4/10

Laid off entire software team without my consent

I had to inform other teams about the layoffs, everyone was scared, and I'm left feeling terrible about it

Regret Level10/10

Job sent offshore without notice

Job was sent offshore without warning, affecting me and my coworkers

Regret Level10/10

Hosting a free workshop to share IAM knowledge

I'm excited to share my experience in IT and security with others

Regret Level1/10

I'm being left out of important meetings and updates

I've been intentionally left off meeting invites, ignored in chat, and excluded from conversations that affect my job

Regret Level8/10

Expected clear communication from management

My boss broke their promise, avoided telling me important info

Regret Level7/10

Dealing with condescending coworker

I've had to deal with a condescending coworker who treats me like a first-year despite my 13 years of experience.

Regret Level9/10

Struggling in current job after 6 months

I'm unhappy and undervalued in my job, constantly feeling like I'm walking on eggshells around my coworkers.

Regret Level8/10

Did not disclose previous job to current employer

Got fired from previous job due to perceived slow learning, now working with previous employer on a case

Regret Level6/10

relying on AI for work reports

I use AI to write reports, feel deskilled, and anxious when it fails

Regret Level6/10