CareerJunior Dev
#RI-6a0e8e8b·7 months ago·
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“left $72k ecommerce ops job for junior dev role”
What Actually Happened
I'm contributing to production code, learning more per week than I used to absorb per quarter.
What I wish I knew
"Your previous career is an asset if you position it correctly."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Position your previous career as an asset and outperform fresh graduates in behavioral interviews."
Regret Index
1/10
Positive or neutral outcome.
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Same Outcome Band
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