Careeroverwork and burnout
#RI-69b3a090·5 months ago·
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“quitting job due to unbearable conditions”
What Actually Happened
I'm drowning in my job with tight deadlines, unclear requirements, and excessive overtime.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had a better job market to quit into"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't quit without a secure new job in a better market"
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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