“Switched to another team, then backed out”

Item: Switched to another team, then backed out
Rating: 2
Author: u/Necessary_Pause6041

What Actually Happened

Switched teams, then changed my mind due to career goals mismatch

What I wish I knew

"More about the new team's work and long-term prospects"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Prioritize long-term career alignment over short-term convenience"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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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.