career changeIT Career
#RI-69e33ed6·5 months ago·
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“Breaking into IT with Security+ certification”
What Actually Happened
I'm second-guessing my decision to pursue IT due to market saturation and layoffs
What I wish I knew
"More about the job market and potential for advancement"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research the field thoroughly and consider internships or volunteering to gain hands-on experience"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career change Category
300
career change decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
18%
of career change decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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