careerUnderemployment
#RI-6aa37ff0·3 months ago·
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“Graduated with business econ degree”
What Actually Happened
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"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Pursue internships and gain relevant experience before graduating"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
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