careerMidlife Career Change
#RI-69aa7ae7·3 months ago·
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“Pursue pilot training despite existing education and job”
What Actually Happened
My job and education make me unhappy, I want to become a pilot
What I wish I knew
"How long it would take to establish myself in a new career"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be afraid to change your path if it's not making you happy"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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