CareerWork-Life Balance
#RI-6aacb8b9·8 months ago·
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“Chose a stable career over early retirement”
What Actually Happened
Friends retired early, brother is independently wealthy, I'm stuck working long hours
What I wish I knew
"Plan for early retirement and diversify investments"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be afraid to take risks and pursue alternative paths"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
44%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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