career changeTeaching vs. Development
#RI-6a6afb44·6 months ago·
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“Pivoted to teaching due to unattainable dev jobs”
What Actually Happened
Teaching doesn't pay enough, despite some industry experience
What I wish I knew
"Guaranteed paid results from investing time"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative fields or career paths"
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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