CareerJob Offer
#RI-6aec8ca7·about 2 months ago·
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“Take over inventory management role with $30k raise”
What Actually Happened
I'll spend years maintaining outdated software instead of building transferable skills
What I wish I knew
"More about the system's architecture and support options"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be cautious of roles that make you indispensable at one company"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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