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#RI-69ba69d7·3 months ago·
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“Turned down $22/hour job for unemployment pay”
What Actually Happened
I'm stuck with unemployment pay, feeling underqualified for other jobs
What I wish I knew
"I should've negotiated a better offer"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be more prepared for interviews and salary discussions"
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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