careerJob Choices
#RI-6a0e938f·6 months ago·
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“Dropped construction job after seeing no future”
What Actually Happened
Laid off from construction job, tried HVAC and sheet metal, hated shop work
What I wish I knew
"Did more research on job prospects before quitting"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider multiple job options before making a decision"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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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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