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#RI-69b3a74e·5 months ago·
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“Switching to IT role for job security”

I struggled to find an IT job due to lack of experience

What I wish I knew
"I should have sought more experience before switching"
If I could tell you one thing
"Gain relevant experience before making a career change"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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