CareerJob Rejection
#RI-69b3a3b3·5 months ago·
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“Switching career paths to clinical mental health counseling”
What Actually Happened
Constant rejection from job applications, despite glowing references and relevant experience
What I wish I knew
"How to reframe my mind and adjust my job search strategy"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Reframe rejection as a normal part of the job search process and focus on building resilience"
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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