CareerPursuing Medicine
#RI-69ba6af5·5 months ago·
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“Regretting abandoned childhood dream as doctor”
What Actually Happened
Quit stable corporate job to pursue medicine, feeling stuck and uncertain about decision
What I wish I knew
"To be honest with myself about my motivations and capabilities"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't let fear of failure hold you back from pursuing your true passions"
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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