careerJob Satisfaction
#RI-69d781f5·5 months ago·
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“Traded autonomy for a cubicle job”
What Actually Happened
I feel like a caged animal, mourning the loss of freedom and flexibility
What I wish I knew
"The trade-off might be too high"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Reconsider the cost of a paycheck"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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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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