“Choose between staying at a valued company and a secure graduate program”

Item: Choose between staying at a valued company and a secure graduate program
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous

What Actually Happened

I'm torn between staying at a company that values me but can't offer a job and a secure graduate program with a weaker company

What I wish I knew

"More about the company's budget constraints and internal limitations"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Don't get stuck in limbo, weigh the pros and cons carefully"

Regret Index

6/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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