CareerPursuing IT career
#RI-69b3ac23·5 months ago·
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“Considering a career pivot to IT”
What Actually Happened
Realized IT may be a better fit for me, but lack direct experience
What I wish I knew
"Starting with Linux admin is a good foundation, but broader skills are needed"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on building a range of skills, not just one area, for a successful career pivot"
Regret Index
6/10
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
13%
of Career decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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