careerFailed Career Pivot
#RI-69aa7b80·3 months ago·
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“Felt lost and unmotivated, 3.5 years into my career”
What Actually Happened
Spent 3.5 years in a role that didn't match my skills or interests, feeling like I was stuck and unhappy
What I wish I knew
"Not to disengage from my job and to focus on building domain knowledge and skills"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things, but also be patient and persistent in pursuing your goals"
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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