careerJob Change
#RI-69e33e5e·5 months ago·
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“Leaving job without another lined up to pursue SOC/higher help desk/Linux admin”
What Actually Happened
Taking a risk to pursue a higher-paying career in cybersecurity
What I wish I knew
"More about the job market and potential hiring timelines"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research the market and have a financial safety net before making a career change"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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