career decisionTPM vs SWE
#RI-6a0e8e57·5 months ago·
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“Considering career pivot”
What Actually Happened
Realized TPM isn't a junior career path
What I wish I knew
"More about big tech companies' hiring practices"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Pursue internships in multiple fields to explore interests"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career decision Category
40
career decision decisions logged. Avg regret 5.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
33%
of career decision decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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