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#RI-6acf0076·5 months ago·
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“applied for purchasing lead position”

Got passed over for promotion due to being too useful in other departments

What I wish I knew
"Being too versatile might be a hindrance"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider focusing on one role for career advancement"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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