careerJob TerminationWisdom 100
#RI-69a812d4·about 1 month ago·
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“Quit my job after making a series of mistakes”
What Actually Happened
I majored in biology with massive regret, unable to get into healthcare. I got a job in a bio wet lab, but was constantly making mistakes, despite making life changes to improve my performance. I was eventually fired on the spot for a major mistake, leaving me without a job on Tuesday.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had known that my job didn't fit my skill set and that I needed to take more drastic action to improve my performance, rather than just making small changes."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't wait until you've made a series of mistakes to take action. Identify your weaknesses and take steps to address them before it's too late. And if you do lose your job, don't be afraid to ask for references from your former employer, even if you left on bad terms - it's better to ask than to go without."
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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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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