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career regretUndervalued Engineers
#RI-6aa23254·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 3 years into first full-time job

became an engineer despite dreams of innovation

feels underutilized and undervalued in engineering career

What I wish I knew
"engineers may be overworked and underappreciated"
If I could tell you one thing
"explore alternative fields or seek out more fulfilling engineering roles"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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