careerJob Loss
#RI-69e33b6f·5 months ago·
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“Pursued CS degree despite dislike”
What Actually Happened
Got fired from software engineer job due to underperformance
What I wish I knew
"Considered switching degrees earlier"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't pursue a field you dislike for financial security"
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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