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#RI-69a908f7·about 2 months ago·
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“Choose between SWE and Cyber job offers”
What Actually Happened
Moved to rural area for secret clearance, but struggled to make friends
What I wish I knew
"Considered pros and cons more thoroughly"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Weigh long-term benefits against short-term sacrifices"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Same Outcome Band
15%
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