careerIT Management
#RI-6a0e90d1·6 months ago·
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“made the jump from IC to people leader”
What Actually Happened
struggled to find management roles despite people skills and experience
What I wish I knew
"how to get experience without prior experience"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"gain experience through internships or volunteer work"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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