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#RI-6a7aa58e·4 months ago·
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assigning a poor mentor

Assigned a condescending and unhelpful mentor, who was also incompetent in her job.

What I wish I knew
"To be more discerning in selecting mentors."
If I could tell you one thing
"Choose mentors wisely and don't be afraid to speak up if they're not meeting your needs."
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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