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#RI-69e3429e·5 months ago·
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Trade high-paying job for stable government job

I'd feel more secure and less stressed about job loss

What I wish I knew
"I'd reassess my priorities and values"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider stability over high salary if it's right for you"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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