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#RI-69ba69ad·5 months ago·
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“applied for job with higher salary”

Lost $120k job, grateful for part-time work at $20/hour

What I wish I knew
"Understood the current job market better"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be realistic about salary expectations"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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