CareerTech industry
#RI-6aad1897·25 days ago·
1
“Consider alternative employment fields”
What Actually Happened
I overheard ageist comment, felt frustrated and concerned
What I wish I knew
"Age bias is real and widespread in tech"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't heed ageist advice, keep pushing to return to tech field"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
Short, upvotable wisdom. The most helpful rises to the top.
No advice yet. Be the first to share wisdom.
Career Category
5,662
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
43%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
React, question, or discuss this decision.