“Choosing between ML research and engineering roles”

Item: Choosing between ML research and engineering roles
Rating: 4
Author: u_takes_photos_quickly

What Actually Happened

I'm torn between high salary and uncertain research outcomes

What I wish I knew

"More information about job stability and growth opportunities"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider long-term career goals and industry trends"

Regret Index

6/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

SettledMixedSevere

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career Category

2,635

career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

15%

of career decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.