careerJob Interview
#RI-69a90aff·about 2 months ago·
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“Interview for promotion despite feeling upset”
What Actually Happened
I'll have to compete against a new staff member for a promotion, despite my dedication and experience.
What I wish I knew
"I should not have assumed a promotion was guaranteed"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't assume your hard work will automatically lead to a promotion"
Regret Index
7/10
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
15%
of career decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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