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#RI-6a6b09d4·7 months ago·
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“Looked busy while doing nothing”
What Actually Happened
I read random stuff on the internet, avoided work, and panicked when deadlines approached.
What I wish I knew
"Acting busy won't solve my problems, it'll just delay them."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be lazy, take responsibility for your work and communicate with your team."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
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career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
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