careerUncertainty
#RI-6a9ebbbf·3 months ago·
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“Pursued International Studies degree”
What Actually Happened
Attempted suicide, hospitalized, and delayed graduation
What I wish I knew
"To explore interests outside of parents' expectations"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't settle for a major without passion"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,699
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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