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#RI-6aab6955·5 months ago·
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“Accepted backup job, then preferred job”
What Actually Happened
I regretted accepting backup job, then had to decline it for preferred job
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had waited for preferred job offer before accepting backup job"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Wait for the preferred job offer before accepting a backup job"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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career Category
2,660
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
42%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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