careerInternship
#RI-69abbb98·3 months ago·
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“accepted IT internship 2 hours away from home”
What Actually Happened
I got fired from my IT internship due to frequent tardiness, despite initially performing well for 10 months
What I wish I knew
"leaving early wasn't enough to make up for consistent late arrivals"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"plan ahead and consider the commute when accepting an internship"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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