careerJob Dissatisfaction
#RI-69aa7db9·3 months ago·
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“Feeling trapped in a job”
What Actually Happened
I've been working 5-6 day weeks with long days for 6 years, feeling obligated to stay after being hired during COVID.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had explored other job opportunities sooner"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't let fear of uncertainty hold you back from making a change"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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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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