career transitionIT Career
#RI-6a0e909a·6 months ago·
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“Pursue IT certifications”
What Actually Happened
I realized that certifications alone aren't enough to get hired, I need practical experience
What I wish I knew
"Certifications should be a stepping stone, not a replacement for experience"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Gain practical experience through internships or part-time jobs while studying"
Regret Index
3/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career transition Category
81
career transition decisions logged. Avg regret 4.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career transition decisions land in the settled band the same as this one.
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