Careerproductivity
#RI-6a0e918c·8 months ago·
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“Pretending to look busy at work”
What Actually Happened
I've been pretending to work for years, it's affecting my mental health
What I wish I knew
"Being honest about work completion is better"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate with your employer about work pace"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
44%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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