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#RI-69ba71fa·6 months ago·
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“Turned down better paying job due to childcare costs”
What Actually Happened
Had to decline job offer due to childcare costs cancelling out raise
What I wish I knew
"How to explain childcare costs in a professional setting"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't assume a pay increase is always an increase"
Regret Index
2/10
Positive or neutral outcome.
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