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#RI-69ba6e5d·3 months ago·
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“Looking for a job after being let go”
What Actually Happened
I was let go from my job at a tech service journalism website after 12 years. I've applied to over 200 roles, but haven't had much success yet.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had prepared for the job market better before being let go."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider having a backup plan and updating your resume and skills regularly."
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
17%
of career decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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