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#RI-6aa37ff0·5 months ago·
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Lookback: 3 years after graduation

“Graduated with business econ degree”

Spent 3 years in dead-end jobs, accumulated debt, and struggled to find stable employment

What I wish I knew
"The value of my degree and the job market before graduating"
If I could tell you one thing
"Pursue internships and gain relevant experience before graduating"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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