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#RI-6aeb3bd7·5 months ago·
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“Joined big company with wrong expectations”

Not assigned to project, got 4 interview calls, rejected by client

What I wish I knew
"Checked company's project pipeline before joining"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research company's projects and expectations before accepting a job"
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9/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
SettledMixedSevere

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