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careerJob dissatisfaction
#RI-69a827bc·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: 5 years after graduation

skipped college to attend trade school

Got fired before surgery, struggled to find work

What I wish I knew
"researched job market before entering trade"
If I could tell you one thing
"consider multiple career paths before committing"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
SettledMixedSevere

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