careerJob dissatisfaction
#RI-69e33e72·5 months ago·
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“accepted a contract position for 3 months”
What Actually Happened
I'm working a contract position that's uninspiring and a step down from my previous job
What I wish I knew
"I wish I could stop getting offers from places that suck the soul out of me"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Suck it up and just do the 3 months and then move on"
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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