careerR&D
#RI-69ba6974·3 months ago·
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“Transitioned to R&D role in a startup”
What Actually Happened
Felt out of place, struggled with imposter syndrome, and unclear expectations
What I wish I knew
"Understood the company culture and manager's expectations better"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research the company culture and manager's style before accepting a role"
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%
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