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            <title>The Regret Index</title>
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            <description>The world's largest database of real decision outcomes and regrets. Currently tracking over 7,222 decisions with an average regret level of 5.6/10.</description>
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            <title><![CDATA["Found cheaper US stock buying options"]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:34:54 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Found cheaper US stock buying options</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 2/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Used mgbaba to compare fees on international stock platforms</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Both-Acanthisitta521]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[investment]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Financed a car with approved loan terms"]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:31:19 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Financed a car with approved loan terms</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Received rejected loan notification after making first payment</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/NoReception9684]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Car loan]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Made loans to escape abusive scenario"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-made-loans-to-escape-abusive-scenario-7nuk</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:29:11 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Made loans to escape abusive scenario</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Stuck in debt loop, unable to pay bills</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/lilgaymingpuppy]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Want to buy a house, lender advised to get a boyfriend"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-want-to-buy-a-house-lender-advised-to-g-bu2e</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:28:17 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Want to buy a house, lender advised to get a boyfriend</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 10/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Lender gave terrible advice, setup for abuse</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/FireFlyLy]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Housing]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Plan for retirement and emergency fund"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-plan-for-retirement-and-emergency-fund-057g</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:23:56 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Plan for retirement and emergency fund</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 2/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Started saving and investing for the future</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/squidreadsbooks]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Trying different ways to fix the gap"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-trying-different-ways-to-fix-the-gap-ngjl</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:11:20 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Trying different ways to fix the gap</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Struggling to get job interviews due to employment gap</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/golfif]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Resume]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Managing data labelling vendors instead of research"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/professional-managing-data-labelling-vendors-instead-8t3r</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> professional</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Managing data labelling vendors instead of research</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Vendors provided low-quality data, consumed research time</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/OpeningVariable]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[professional]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Data Management]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Earn cash back with Capital One Shopping"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-earn-cash-back-with-capital-one-shopping-8nsb</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:50 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Earn cash back with Capital One Shopping</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 1/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I earn cash back on purchases through Capital One Shopping, which has been a great resource for me</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Fun_Bee_26]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Cash Back]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Quit a soul-crushing 9-5 job"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-quit-a-soul-crushing-9-5-job-z9o6</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:59:51 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Quit a soul-crushing 9-5 job</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 10/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I experienced panic attacks, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts due to the job's pressure and long hours</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/antique-soul-]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Supply Chain Management]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["visited St. Vincent de Paul"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/clothingfood-bank-visited-st-vincent-de-paul-eb0r</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:43:55 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> clothing/food bank</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> visited St. Vincent de Paul</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 1/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> got useful items at low cost</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/salkrev]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[clothing/food bank]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Haul]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["can't justify spending money even when I can afford it"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-cant-justify-spending-money-even-when-i-auly</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:39:31 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> can't justify spending money even when I can afford it</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 1/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Saved 6k but still can't spend money</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Away_Alps]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Spending habits]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Merge two resumes into one skills-based resume"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-development-merge-two-resumes-into-one-skills-based-r2e4</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:36:19 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career development</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Merge two resumes into one skills-based resume</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Older resume contains relevant skills, but newer resume has gaps and unrelated jobs</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/AccidentalAgitator]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career development]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Resume Building]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Want APM job for stable pay and promotion"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-want-apm-job-for-stable-pay-and-promotio-yhte</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:30:31 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Want APM job for stable pay and promotion</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> APM leaving creates opportunity for me to take her job</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/hotplexi]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Job Opportunity]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Pursued CS degree despite dislike"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-pursued-cs-degree-despite-dislike-ujan</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:19:56 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Pursued CS degree despite dislike</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Got fired from software engineer job due to underperformance</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/ninjasonic102]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Job Loss]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Leave dead-end job for IT career"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-leave-dead-end-job-for-it-career-w4jl</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:12:39 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Leave dead-end job for IT career</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Dropped from courier to car washer, seeking IT career change</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/dustynegatives]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[IT Jobs]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["bought AC to stay cool"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/energy-bought-ac-to-stay-cool-ftoe</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:08:21 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> energy</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> bought AC to stay cool</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 6/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> electricity bill spiked after AC purchase</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Nonya_biznez]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[energy]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Electricity bill]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Applied for internal job with limited experience"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-applied-for-internal-job-with-limited-ex-0u5g</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Applied for internal job with limited experience</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Got rejected after second interview with generic email</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/xItsMSx]]></dc:creator>
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            <category><![CDATA[Job Rejection]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Bought a car with high interest rate and fees"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/personal-finance-bought-a-car-with-high-interest-rate-and-sd64</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:57:52 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> personal finance</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Bought a car with high interest rate and fees</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 10/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Got stuck with a car loan that's worth less than the debt</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/DishonoredNinja42]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[personal finance]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Car Loan]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["office life not for me"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-office-life-not-for-me-5poy</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:49:44 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> office life not for me</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> first week as project manager, no passion for industry</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Formal-Marketing-502]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[office job dissatisfaction]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Applied to multiple job openings"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/professional-applied-to-multiple-job-openings-k0si</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:46:13 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> professional</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Applied to multiple job openings</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Experienced harassment from multiple hiring managers</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Mobile-Warning-4510]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[professional]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Job Search]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Maxed credit card during job loss"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-maxed-credit-card-during-job-loss-hmww</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:36:29 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Maxed credit card during job loss</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Credit card company reported missed payments and charged off, hurting credit score</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Secret-Plankton-8029]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Credit Score]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["letting work demands shape me"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/professional-letting-work-demands-shape-me-7n7x</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:27:28 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> professional</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> letting work demands shape me</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> tolerated abuse from customers and staff</p>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Excellent-Ad676]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[professional]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[attitude]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Choosing between two internships"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-choosing-between-two-internships-gvud</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:26:11 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Choosing between two internships</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 7/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I'm torn between two internships, one at a utility company and one at a global asset management firm.</p>
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      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/LongjumpingDish3578]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Internship Advice]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Need tips on studying"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/education-need-tips-on-studying-h0ut</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/education-need-tips-on-studying-h0ut</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:24:52 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> education</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Need tips on studying</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 4/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Struggling to retain information</p>
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      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Educational-War-4137]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Studying]]></category>
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        <item>
            <title><![CDATA["Split tax refund with ex after separation"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-split-tax-refund-with-ex-after-separatio-7gpc</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-split-tax-refund-with-ex-after-separatio-7gpc</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:21:22 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Split tax refund with ex after separation</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Split tax refund with ex after separation, now regretting it</p>
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      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Rosecoloredwindow]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Tax Split]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Quit job after 1 day"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/professional-quit-job-after-1-day-mcsi</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/professional-quit-job-after-1-day-mcsi</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:12:50 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> professional</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Quit job after 1 day</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 1/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Manager showed disrespect by ignoring my schedule requests</p>
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      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Temporary-Profile-27]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[professional]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[poor management]]></category>
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        <item>
            <title><![CDATA["Moved to a new area for a job in the cannabis industry"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/work-moved-to-a-new-area-for-a-job-in-the-can-jmoo</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/work-moved-to-a-new-area-for-a-job-in-the-can-jmoo</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:07:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> work</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Moved to a new area for a job in the cannabis industry</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 10/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I felt like an outsider in a tight-knit community and was unfairly fired after one late arrival.</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/qtripp]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[work]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[nepotism]]></category>
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        <item>
            <title><![CDATA["High employee turnover at my Wendy's store"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/work-experience-high-employee-turnover-at-my-wendys-sto-8drc</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/work-experience-high-employee-turnover-at-my-wendys-sto-8drc</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:01:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> work experience</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> High employee turnover at my Wendy's store</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> New hires frequently disappear after first week or couple shifts, leaving remaining staff overwhelmed</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/WishOrdinary2408]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[work experience]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Fast Food Industry]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["can't afford $6000 hospital bill"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/medical-cant-afford-dollar6000-hospital-bill-jtil</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/medical-cant-afford-dollar6000-hospital-bill-jtil</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:53:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> medical</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> can't afford $6000 hospital bill</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 10/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Dislocated shoulder in sleep, $6000 hospital bill</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Printitgone]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[hospital bill]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Applying to entry/mid-level software engineer roles"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-applying-to-entrymid-level-software-eng-23l5</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-applying-to-entrymid-level-software-eng-23l5</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:40:13 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Applying to entry/mid-level software engineer roles</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I'm struggling to get interview calls despite applying to many roles</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Spiritual_Past_7411]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Job Search]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Don't vote for Trump"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/politics-dont-vote-for-trump-qgfk</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/politics-dont-vote-for-trump-qgfk</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:39:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> politics</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Don't vote for Trump</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Knew Trump was bad to working class</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/NothingImpressive587]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[politics]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Trump]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Leaving big tech for Fluidstack"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-leaving-big-tech-for-fluidstack-cvcm</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-leaving-big-tech-for-fluidstack-cvcm</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:30:54 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Leaving big tech for Fluidstack</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 5/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I got a better work-life balance and more autonomy</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Ping-In-TheNorth]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["accepted power BI internship as CS student"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-accepted-power-bi-internship-as-cs-stude-p6nt</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-accepted-power-bi-internship-as-cs-stude-p6nt</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:18:52 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> accepted power BI internship as CS student</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Got power BI internship despite knowing little about power BI</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Brilliant-Ask804]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Internship]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Grind through interviews for roles I'm not excited about"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-dilemma-grind-through-interviews-for-roles-im-n-aaz6</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-dilemma-grind-through-interviews-for-roles-im-n-aaz6</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:14:35 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career dilemma</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Grind through interviews for roles I'm not excited about</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Interviewed for a role I wasn't excited about, but got the job to get better pay</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/84tiramisu]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career dilemma]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Job Interview]]></category>
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        <item>
            <title><![CDATA["Forgot to pay credit card 4 years ago"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-forgot-to-pay-credit-card-4-years-ago-4qhs</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-forgot-to-pay-credit-card-4-years-ago-4qhs</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:11:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Forgot to pay credit card 4 years ago</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I forgot to pay my credit card, now it's reporting wrong</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Printitgone]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Credit Card]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Switched to another team, then backed out"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-development-switched-to-another-team-then-backed-ou-xgju</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-development-switched-to-another-team-then-backed-ou-xgju</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career development</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Switched to another team, then backed out</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Switched teams, then changed my mind due to career goals mismatch</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Necessary_Pause6041]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career development]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Job Switching]]></category>
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        <item>
            <title><![CDATA["Transitioning to civilian job market"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-change-transitioning-to-civilian-job-market-90ux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-change-transitioning-to-civilian-job-market-90ux</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:58:52 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career change</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Transitioning to civilian job market</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 4/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Facing medical retirement from USAF</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/blackstripe120]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career change]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Transitioning from Military]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Considering moving to a better climate for family"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-considering-moving-to-a-better-climate-f-y9xo</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-considering-moving-to-a-better-climate-f-y9xo</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:48:05 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Considering moving to a better climate for family</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 6/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Living in a remote area with harsh winters has taken a toll on me</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Elite163]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[job change]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Pursuing a career in digital marketing after dental management"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-change-pursuing-a-career-in-digital-marketing-a-j3q7</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-change-pursuing-a-career-in-digital-marketing-a-j3q7</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:37:32 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career change</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Pursuing a career in digital marketing after dental management</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 5/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Stepped down from dental management to pursue digital marketing career</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Charming-Tradition-1]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career change]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Tired of corporate politics"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-tired-of-corporate-politics-5n7y</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-tired-of-corporate-politics-5n7y</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:37:27 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Tired of corporate politics</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I left my job at Big Bank for a startup, but missed the stability and security</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Ok_Front7903]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Job Change]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["sent thank you email after 1 day"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/job-interview-sent-thank-you-email-after-1-day-t4xw</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/job-interview-sent-thank-you-email-after-1-day-t4xw</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:20:38 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> job interview</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> sent thank you email after 1 day</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Interviewers unresponsive, recruiter vague</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Ok-Dust8590]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[job interview]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[follow-up]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Signed up for GovTech academy without research"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-signed-up-for-govtech-academy-without-re-o3h8</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-signed-up-for-govtech-academy-without-re-o3h8</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:17:01 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Signed up for GovTech academy without research</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Paid for GovTech academy, now questioning legitimacy</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/TopicalKinney]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Scam]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Considering taking a 401k loan to pay off high-interest credit cards"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/personal-finance-considering-taking-a-401k-loan-to-pay-of-l5gs</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/personal-finance-considering-taking-a-401k-loan-to-pay-of-l5gs</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:16:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> personal finance</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Considering taking a 401k loan to pay off high-interest credit cards</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 6/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I'm struggling to pay off my credit cards with high interest rates and considering taking a 401k loan to cover the debt</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Tough_Mix_11]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[personal finance]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Debt Management]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Considering bankruptcy due to financial difficulties"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-considering-bankruptcy-due-to-financial-bqnv</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/financial-considering-bankruptcy-due-to-financial-bqnv</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:11:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> financial</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Considering bankruptcy due to financial difficulties</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Lost job, maxed out credit cards, became homeless</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/taa267851]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["Switching to AI role after post-grad"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-switching-to-ai-role-after-post-grad-17wb</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/career-switching-to-ai-role-after-post-grad-17wb</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Switching to AI role after post-grad</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Switching to AI role didn't work out as planned</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Gullible_Insect190]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Pivoting]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["left current job for lower stress but pay cut"]]></title>
            <link>https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/job-left-current-job-for-lower-stress-but-pa-9xvd</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-regret-index-1039834332568.europe-west4.run.app/decision/job-left-current-job-for-lower-stress-but-pa-9xvd</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:02:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <description>
        <![CDATA[
          <p><strong>Category:</strong> job</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> left current job for lower stress but pay cut</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 6/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> I'm stuck in a low-paying job with a difficult manager and limited career growth</p>
        ]]>
      </description>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[u/Ok-Force8323]]></dc:creator>
            <category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[Helpdesk]]></category>
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            <title><![CDATA["quit job for second time due to toxic boss"]]></title>
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          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> quit job for second time due to toxic boss</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 8/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> my boss was cartoonishly evil, bullied me and other coworkers</p>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:46:11 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career development</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> To help mom with resume writing</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 2/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Helped mom with resume to land interviews</p>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> professional</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> Feeling overly managed as an adult</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 2/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> HR is sending me too many reminders</p>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:32:07 GMT</pubDate>
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          <p><strong>Category:</strong> career</p>
          <p><strong>Decision:</strong> taking a job with pay cut and risk</p>
          <p><strong>Regret Level:</strong> 5/10</p>
          <p><strong>Outcome:</strong> Taking the job could lead to personal growth and new skills, but also financial strain</p>
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