careerIT / Tech
#RI-69f8361d·5 months ago·
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“Took a first-line service desk job.”
What Actually Happened
I took a first-line support job and now feel stuck after several years. The job isn't providing transferable skills, and I can't get interviews for the networking roles I want because I lack professional experience.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew how difficult it would be to transition out of a basic support role without a clear growth path."
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If I could tell you one thing
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Regret Index
7/10
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
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