careerStartup
#RI-69f82bf0·5 months ago·
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“I accepted a startup job over another offer.”
What Actually Happened
My startup told me they were letting everyone go, but I later discovered they only fired me. Everyone else is still working there on reduced pay, an option I was never offered.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew the recruiter's promise of a 'long-term stable position' was a lie."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't fully trust a startup's claims of stability, even if it means turning down other offers."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,654
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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