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#RI-6ad9900c·5 months ago·
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Lookback: 2 years after graduation

“Pursued engineering degree”

Stuck in demeaning IT job with poor work-life balance

What I wish I knew
"IT jobs are not as glamorous as they seem"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the type of work and work-life balance before choosing a career"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
SettledMixedSevere

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