career changeWhite Collar to Blue Collar
#RI-69d77e3e·5 months ago·
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“Tired of office work, want manual job”
What Actually Happened
Left well-paid job for new challenge, now self-doubting
What I wish I knew
"More about myself, what I truly want"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Try new things, don't be afraid to start from the bottom"
Regret Index
6/10
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
13%
of career change decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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