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Full StoryRelationshipsFriendship
"Tried to let a friendship fade passively."
I've known him since we were in elementary school. I was in his wedding party. We've known each other for so long and it sucks so much that I don't feel like I want to be around him anymore, but I just don't. Let's call old friend OF.
There was an incident with another groomsman before the wedding that legitimately put us all in life or death danger involving guns and alcoholism. That day was the first time I ever met that groomsman and I was not told that he had a history of violent alcohol
5/10 regret
13 months ago later
Full Storyfinanceinvesting
"Waiting for market crash"
Invested in cash during tariffs, portfolio doubled in 3 years
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryPersonal FinanceInvesting
"Investing in physical gold and silver"
I didn't research enough before buying
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryFinancialInvestment Tracking
"Seeking a simple investment tracker"
I want to track my 401(k) and IRA without linking accounts
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryFinancialPension
"Consider lump sum, 403b, or traditional IRA"
I'm unsure about what to do with my job closed pension
5/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryPersonal FinanceInvestment Portfolio
"Speculative AI infrastructure picks for fun"
Invested 1% of portfolio in AI infrastructure for fun, mostly mid-cap companies
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryCareerResume Writing
"Deciding whether to include an executive summary"
Received mixed feedback on resume structure
4/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryCareerJob Change
"Leaving oil and gas industry"
Struggling to get interviews outside industry
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryCareerJob Change
"Joined company despite change in ownership"
Hired without clear role, doing various projects
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryCareerJob Search
"Trying to pivot from current company"
I'm applying to many jobs but getting few responses
5/10 regret
3 years after hospital job later
Full StoryCareer ChangeLeaving Security Field
"Leaving security field for admin work"
Moved to admin jobs, updated resume for customer service
2/10 regret
3 days later
Full StoryworkMSP
"asked for help"
Got a stern talking to from CEO for making a mistake during training
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storysavingsbeating bank interest rates
"looking for better interest rates on savings"
I'm starting with £3,000 and adding £200-£300 weekly to beat bank interest rates
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryProfessionCareer
"Salesforce froze engineering hiring in 2025"
I'm worried about job security as AI takes over tasks
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryCareerJob Search
"Seeking Orlando jobs with desired skills"
Applied to various jobs in Orlando, awaiting response
1/10 regret
5 years later later
Full StoryFinancialCredit Card Debt
"My parents opened a credit card in my name"
I have $30k in debt due to purchases I didn't make and a lack of knowledge about my financial situation
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryJobLiquor Store
"Applied for job at a liquor store with low expectations"
I applied for a job at a liquor store with low expectations, but the hiring process was confusing and I was unsure about the terms of the offer
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryInterviewIn person
"Prepare for in person interview"
I researched company culture and practiced common interview questions
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryFinancialInheritance
"Withdraw inheritance to pay down mortgage"
Inheriting $100k from grandmother's Roth IRA, considering using to pay down mortgage
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyfinancialsaving
"Over-optimizing tiny savings"
I waste time and food chasing tiny savings
8/10 regret