careerPivot
#RI-6a6afd22·6 months ago·
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“Switch to adjacent field for higher pay”
What Actually Happened
Burnout led to career exploration for better pay
What I wish I knew
"Certifications needed for higher-paying roles"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider internal IT or adjacent field for career growth"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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