“Resigned from a temporary job to pursue a permanent position with better pay and benefits”

Item: Resigned from a temporary job to pursue a permanent position with better pay and benefits
Rating: 8
Author: u_Acceptable_Offer_387

What Actually Happened

I felt guilty resigning from a temporary job, but accepted a permanent position with better pay and benefits

What I wish I knew

"That I would be passed over for a permanent position twice"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Don't feel guilty about pursuing better opportunities, even if it means leaving a temporary job"

Regret Index

2/10

Positive or neutral outcome.
Would make the same decision again.

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career Category

2,635

career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

26%

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