CareerBurnout
#RI-6adc8bfe·6 months ago·
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“Torn between startup loyalty and self-care”
What Actually Happened
Working 60-70 hour weeks, underpaid, and overworked as CTO of a startup
What I wish I knew
"Prioritize self-care and negotiate fair compensation"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the long-term consequences of burning out and undervalue"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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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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