CareerSpecialization vs Generalization
#RI-69d9ea67·7 months ago·
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“Break into AI as a generalist”
What Actually Happened
I've had 2 failed ventures and 8 years of experience in various roles, but still unsure about my next move
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had focused on building a specific skillset earlier"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider taking calculated risks and building a skillset like sales or product to increase career compounding"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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
14%
of Career decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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