“I accepted a job while waiting for a better one.”

Item: I accepted a job while waiting for a better one.
Rating: 7
Author: u/GXP_2009

What Actually Happened

I accepted an okay job offer because my preferred company was moving too slowly. I then quit that job after two weeks when the preferred company finally made an offer.

What I wish I knew

"I wish I knew the slower company would actually come through with an offer."

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Try to delay accepting a fast offer if you are waiting on your preferred company."

Regret Index

3/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

SettledMixedSevere

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Same Outcome Band

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