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Career ChangeLayoff
#RI-6ab4a6e1·6 months ago·
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“Consult for old company”

Received layoff notice, now asked to consult

What I wish I knew
"More about potential contract terms"
If I could tell you one thing
"Weigh short-term financial gain vs. long-term relationships"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Career Change Category
46
Career Change decisions logged. Avg regret 5.2/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
37%
of Career Change decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.