career changeFinancial Panic
#RI-69e343fc·5 months ago·
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“Switched to marketing with 55% pay cut”
What Actually Happened
I'm struggling to cover expenses and feel terrified about my financial future
What I wish I knew
"The true impact of a 55% pay cut before accepting the job"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider keeping one foot in your old field through freelancing or part-time work to bridge the financial gap"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career change Category
300
career change decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
29%
of career change decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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