career changeLeaving Corporate Tech
#RI-6a23c3da·6 months ago·
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“Leaving corporate tech for a 70% pay cut to be a firefighter”
What Actually Happened
My corporate job was draining and unfulfilling, but I miss the high pay
What I wish I knew
"More about the firefighter lifestyle and community"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research thoroughly and consider the long-term implications"
Regret Index
2/10
Positive or neutral outcome.
Would make the same decision again.
Would make the same decision again.
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career change Category
300
career change decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
40%
of career change decisions land in the settled band the same as this one.
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