careerLong-term regret
#RI-69ba6d3d·3 months ago·
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“Chose full-time work, 34 years ago”
What Actually Happened
Spent 31 years regretting career choice, lost youth
What I wish I knew
"Value time more"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't trade time for career"
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
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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