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#RI-69b3a24b·3 months ago·
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“went to college”
What Actually Happened
Got laid off after 8 months of working at a small local company, struggled to find new job
What I wish I knew
"College might not be the best investment for my field"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative education paths or skills training"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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