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“Want to leave stressful software engineering job for flight attendant role”

Feeling burnt out from software engineering job, considering flight attendant role for better work-life balance

What I wish I knew
"More about the realities of becoming a flight attendant"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research the industry thoroughly and consider the long-term financial implications"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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