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#RI-6aab6955·5 months ago·
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Accepted backup job, then preferred job

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"
If I could tell you one thing
"Wait for the preferred job offer before accepting a backup job"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
SettledMixedSevere

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