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career decisionEstimator vs Project Manager
#RI-69d9ea21·5 months ago·
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Lookback: 2-3 years

Choosing between a comfortable estimator role and a more demanding project manager role

I'm torn between a job that's easy now but may not be marketable later, and a job that's more demanding but has better long-term potential

What I wish I knew
"I wish I had a clearer understanding of my career goals and what I want to achieve in the next few years"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider your long-term goals and what will give you the most fulfillment and opportunities for growth"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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