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job searchingUnemployment effects
#RI-6a0e8ef4·6 months ago·
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Job searching becomes entire identity

gìbecame a different person mentally, overthink every purchase, avoid people

What I wish I knew
"Job searching affects personality more than expected"
If I could tell you one thing
"Change routine to avoid constant rejection cycle"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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job searching Category
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job searching decisions logged. Avg regret 6.3/10 across the category.
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