careerJob Change
#RI-6aa626e1·2 months ago·
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“Returning to a team I loved after a bad experience”
What Actually Happened
I took a job for a higher salary but worse work-life balance, and it's sucked the life out of me
What I wish I knew
"I should have prioritized work-life balance over salary"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the long-term effects of your decision, not just the short-term benefits"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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career Category
2,706
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
42%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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