career changeLaid Off
#RI-69d35bb7·4 months ago·
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“Tired of low-paying job with no room for improvement”
What Actually Happened
Spent 12+ years in restaurant business, then tried various other jobs without finding a good fit
What I wish I knew
"How to break into a new career with limited certification"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider taking courses or getting certified in a new field to increase job prospects"
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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