careerJob Change
#RI-69b3a2dd·3 months ago·
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“Switching to a riskier job for more money”
What Actually Happened
Switched to a sales role, taking a risk for higher pay
What I wish I knew
"Weighed pros and cons more carefully"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the potential consequences of a riskier job"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
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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