CareerSplit between web development and IT support
#RI-69e34200·7 months ago·
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“Switched from web development to IT support for more money and a better location”
What Actually Happened
Switching careers led to a stable job but feels unfulfilling due to competitiveness and recruiter expectations
What I wish I knew
"More about the competitiveness of the IT field and the importance of specific experience"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the long-term implications of career choices and the potential limitations of switching fields"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
14%
of Career decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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