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#RI-6ab658f2·4 months ago·
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“Pursued accounting degree without prior experience”

Graduated with no job offers, stuck in low-paying customer service job

What I wish I knew
"Prior experience or internships would have been helpful"
If I could tell you one thing
"Gain experience before pursuing a degree"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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