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#RI-6a23d131·8 months ago·
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“Started a contracting engagement”
What Actually Happened
Discovered a competitor after a few weeks of work, dejected and depressed
What I wish I knew
"Research the market before starting a new engagement"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be cautious of unserviced niches and don't underestimate the competition"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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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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