careerComparison
#RI-69c918b1·4 months ago·
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“Chose to take a break from academics”
What Actually Happened
Feeling far behind a close friend's success, regretting life choices
What I wish I knew
"Life choices are valid and can't be changed"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on own path, not comparisons"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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