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#RI-69b3a2c5·3 months ago·
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Accepted Job A for financial stability

Accepted Job A for short-term financial gain, now regretting it

What I wish I knew
"Job B offered better pay and benefits before accepting Job A"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest about current employment during the hiring process"
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7/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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