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Decisions about
Work.

Explore thousands of structured choices related to Work. Dive into what people wish they knew beforehand, tracked longitudinally.
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Work Overview
72%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
187
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

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Pushed through migraines to meet targets

My migraines worsened due to the new system, affecting my work and now I'm at risk of being fired

Regret Level8/10

Gave two week's notice

I quit my retail job after two years due to toxic management. I have another job lined up.

Regret Level1/10

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

New management is replacing me

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

Regret Level10/10

can't do wage slavery

hate living to work, feel miserable

Regret Level10/10

Feeling stuck at work after being removed from leadership position

I feel isolated and undervalued in my role, constantly pulled into time-consuming projects that don't align with my career path

Regret Level8/10

quit job after dispute with management

quit job after feeling defeated and disrespected by management

Regret Level10/10

applied for job with higher salary

Lost $120k job, grateful for part-time work at $20/hour

Regret Level10/10

Tolerate toxic colleague despite frustration

Colleague's behavior continues to affect my work, I feel undervalued and frustrated

Regret Level8/10

Defending 40+ hour workweeks

I see people defending long hours without considering pay vs hours trade-offs

Regret Level2/10

Accepted too much work

Overwhelmed by AI-driven workload, lost personal time and motivation

Regret Level8/10

Boss reduced remote work days for team while keeping more for himself

Boss justified cutting remote days with unrelated pay cut from years ago

Regret Level8/10

I quit a job with a mean boss

My boss made my health issues worse with her behavior

Regret Level8/10

Started new job with language barrier

Made mistakes with clients and manager, felt attacked

Regret Level10/10

Walk out of job due to unsafe staffing and unbearable workloads

I have been on strike for six months, under intense pressure from management and government mediators to end my fight for safer staffing ratios and higher pay

Regret Level8/10

They pay for control, not output

Bosses exploit employees for obedience

Regret Level8/10

Judged friend over small thing

Noticed earwax on friend's earbuds and judged her

Regret Level8/10

struggling with siloed team

I feel isolated and stagnant due to lack of communication and collaboration with my team.

Regret Level8/10

quit job early

got fired, felt relieved

Regret Level1/10

I said I'm only available mornings

Pharmacy scheduled me late shifts and Saturdays despite my clear communication

Regret Level8/10