CareerEstimator vs Project Manager
#RI-69d9ea21·7 months ago·
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“Choosing between a comfortable estimator role and a more demanding project manager role”
What Actually Happened
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"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider your long-term goals and what will give you the most fulfillment and opportunities for growth"
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
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
44%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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