careerMidlife Crisis
#RI-69a82a98·about 2 months ago·
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“Got a low-benefit job at 24, then blew through savings”
What Actually Happened
Screwed around for 10 years, now have no savings or retirement
What I wish I knew
"Started saving earlier"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Plan finances carefully"
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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