careerJob Change
#RI-69d35bb5·4 months ago·
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“took job for parental pressure”
What Actually Happened
feeling unfulfilled, lost freedom, in mental health slump
What I wish I knew
"listened to my gut feeling"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"think twice before taking a job for external reasons"
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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