CareerSwitching Jobs
#RI-6ae80ca6·28 days ago·
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“Switched from Geology to Elevator Mechanic”
What Actually Happened
Enjoy work, but struggle with older colleagues' attitudes
What I wish I knew
"Social transition would be harder than expected"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Find a supportive work environment"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
44%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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