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#RI-69a828a0·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: 6 years

Left job to pursue other opportunities

I've been unemployed for 6 years, no job to show for it

What I wish I knew
"I should have been more prepared for a career change"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be prepared for the consequences of a career change"
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5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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