CareerMechanical Engineering
#RI-69a90b1f·4 months ago·
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“Chose MechEng degree without passion”
What Actually Happened
40 job applications turned down, feeling lost and unmotivated
What I wish I knew
"Researched industry and job options before university"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider trades or industries that align with strengths and interests"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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.
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