careerJob Loss
#RI-69e3457c·5 months ago·
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“Should I be afraid of financial ruin?”
What Actually Happened
I've been laid off and unable to find a new job, despite applying to hundreds of positions.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had prepared for a longer job search and had a more stable financial safety net."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be afraid to take a break and reassess your priorities when faced with financial uncertainty."
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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