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#RI-6a0e93b3·8 months ago·
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“hired contractor without proper vetting”

Contractor had a different background than presented, causing friction with team

What I wish I knew
"Verified contractor's background before hiring"
If I could tell you one thing
"Double-check vetting processes to avoid similar issues"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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