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#RI-69c915dc·4 months ago·
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“Took a 1099 job after a year of job hunting”
What Actually Happened
I got a low-paying job, with no benefits, and was treated poorly by my employer
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had been more careful and done more research before taking the job"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't take a job that pays less than you're worth, and always read the fine print"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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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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