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CareerTeaching vs. Development
#RI-6a6afb44·8 months ago·
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“Pivoted to teaching due to unattainable dev jobs”

Teaching doesn't pay enough, despite some industry experience

What I wish I knew
"Guaranteed paid results from investing time"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative fields or career paths"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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