CareerSoftware Engineering
#RI-69a816d4·3 months ago·
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“Leaving 6-figure career for factory job”
What Actually Happened
I'm leaving software engineering due to burnout and corporate culture. I want a simpler life with better work-life balance.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew how much I'd hate the corporate culture sooner."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider your values and priorities before choosing a career."
Regret Index
2/10
Positive or neutral outcome.
Would make the same decision again.
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Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
29%
of Career decisions land in the settled band the same as this one.
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