career dilemmaJob Interview
#RI-69e33f20·5 months ago·
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“Grind through interviews for roles I'm not excited about”
What Actually Happened
Interviewed for a role I wasn't excited about, but got the job to get better pay
What I wish I knew
"Practiced more with a friend or mentor before the interview"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't settle for a job that doesn't align with your goals, even if it's better pay"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career dilemma Category
26
career dilemma decisions logged. Avg regret 6.4/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
38%
of career dilemma decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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