“Taking second job for better pay”

Item: Taking second job for better pay
Rating: 5
Author: u/Obamakush-

What Actually Happened

Working 80 hours a week has been exhausting and affected my relationships

What I wish I knew

"The true cost of extra pay"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider the impact on work-life balance"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

SettledMixedSevere

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career Category

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Same Outcome Band

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