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#RI-69d35b15·4 months ago·
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“Leaving big tech for a founding engineer role”
What Actually Happened
Considering the long-term career impact of joining a startup as a founding engineer versus staying in big tech and getting promoted
What I wish I knew
"When evaluating job opportunities, consider the potential impact of AI on the job market"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Diversify your skillset to prepare for future career success"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career Category
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career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
17%
of career decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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