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#RI-69e33d32·5 months ago·
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“Reneging internship offer due to high rent cost”
What Actually Happened
I'm worried about my future career prospects if I reneged on the internship offer due to financial constraints.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew the true cost of living in the area before accepting the internship."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest about your financial situation and don't be afraid to negotiate or decline offers that don't work for you."
Regret Index
7/10
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
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