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career changeMidlife Career Crisis
#RI-69aa7ef8·3 months ago·
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Lookback: 1-2 years

Want a better life for my kids

Dropped out of college, worked dead-end jobs

What I wish I knew
"More about stable career options"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research and consider multiple career paths"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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