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#RI-69c913e1·4 months ago·
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“Backing out of a job offer after signing”
What Actually Happened
I signed a job offer with a 5-day time limit, but then got a better offer from another company
What I wish I knew
"To consider the terms of the initial offer more carefully"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Carefully weigh the pros and cons before accepting a job offer"
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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