careerSkilled Trades
#RI-6a6afdc6·6 months ago·
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“Skilled trades are overrated as career options”
What Actually Happened
Became disillusioned with overhyped career prospects
What I wish I knew
"Reality of chronic pain, low pay, and poor working conditions"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research thoroughly before pursuing a trade career"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
15%
of career decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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