careerJob Offer
#RI-69b3a459·3 months ago·
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“Take job offer or stay home to write”
What Actually Happened
I took the job and regretted it due to long hours and missed family time
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had prioritized family time over financial security"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the long-term impact on family relationships when making career decisions"
Regret Index
7/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
15%
of career decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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