“Chose cybersecurity for its prestige and perceived job security”

Item: Chose cybersecurity for its prestige and perceived job security
Rating: 2
Author: u_chewedgummiebears

What Actually Happened

I'm regretting not exploring other IT fields due to unrealistic expectations

What I wish I knew

"I should have researched the field more before_plate dedication"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider multiple IT fields before committing to cybersecurity"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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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.