TechnologyBroken Devices
#RI-6ab219b4·3 months ago·
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“bought a used phone without telling parents”
What Actually Happened
My phone's screen broke, and I hid it from my parents. Now my backup phone is also broken.
What I wish I knew
"To consider the long-term costs of used devices"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest with your parents about your device issues"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Technology Category
33
Technology decisions logged. Avg regret 4.9/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
42%
of Technology decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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