career developmentCertification
#RI-69e33f5e·5 months ago·
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“Certification grind vs. homelab and job applications”
What Actually Happened
I've spent a year and a half collecting certs but still can't get promoted
What I wish I knew
"The value of certs in job applications is overrated"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on applying for better jobs and building a strong portfolio"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career development Category
461
career development decisions logged. Avg regret 4.3/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
18%
of career development decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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