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#RI-6a6afe5e·6 months ago·
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left IT Helpdesk job for better pay

Felt mentally hurt after being thrown out of old job

What I wish I knew
"Salary growth was not possible"
If I could tell you one thing
"New job may not fill the void"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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