“Left a job for a career change”

Item: Left a job for a career change
Rating: 2
Author: u/Made_Human_Music

What Actually Happened

My previous job removed perks and lied about industry standards

What I wish I knew

"To research company culture before taking a job"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Don't trust a company that claims to be an industry leader"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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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.