career changeBackwards Career Jump
#RI-6a6afb17·6 months ago·
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“Seeking entry-level service job after professional career”
What Actually Happened
Leaving job to care for aging parent
What I wish I knew
"Research local job market and tailor resume"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider part-time or seasonal work for career break"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career change Category
300
career change decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
18%
of career change decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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