careerjob change
#RI-6a0e8fe8·6 months ago·
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“Accepted Job 1's offer too quickly”
What Actually Happened
I accepted Job 1's offer without waiting for Job 2's response, which turned out to be a dream job for me. I'm now regretting my decision and feeling like I made a mistake by not waiting for Job 2's offer.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had waited for Job 2's response before accepting Job 1's offer."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't rush into a decision, wait for all options to be on the table."
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
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