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@u/CantaloupeTurbulent65 days ago · 1 year after
7/10
Regret

Want to stop being stuck in entry level HR

Stuck in entry level HR role for 2 years, no clear growth path

What I wish I knew
Considered other roles before getting stuck
CareerStuck In Entry Level
@u/Capable_Lecture59406 days ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Laid off while on maternity leave

Laid off 1 month after giving birth due to restructuring

What I wish I knew
Research company's restructuring policies
CareerLayoffs
@u/Puzzleheaded-Club5148 days ago · 18 months after
10/10
Severe

Moving out of tech career

Failed to find a tech job despite efforts

What I wish I knew
More about non-tech career options
@u/misty02079 days ago · 3 years after
2/10
Settled

took $12K pay cut

Lost job due to system migration. Experienced involuntary unemployment for first time.

What I wish I knew
System migration would replace me.
CareerJob Loss
@u/Afraid_Minute_382710 days ago · 2 months after
8/10
Regret

took IT-security job with no experience

no clear job expectations, overwhelmed with responsibility

What I wish I knew
research job requirements before applying
CareerIt-Security
@u/kingluis8811 days ago · Next week after
7/10
Regret

Leaving good boss for better pay

Dropped resignation on supportive manager due to new job offer

What I wish I knew
Not to underestimate the impact of a career gap
CareerResignation
@u/Mental-Reception-54911 days ago · 8 years after
7/10
Regret

Running two laundromats for 8 years

Interviewers doubted my management experience despite running two businesses

What I wish I knew
More about corporate management expectations
CareerJob Interview
@u/shira965212 days ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Accept remote job for $2k less

Received remote job offer with $2k less salary

What I wish I knew
More about remote job's workload and flexibility
CareerJob Offer
@u/Aiwillstealourjobs13 days ago · 5 months after
1/10
Settled

Lost job 5 months ago

Stopped drinking, started exercising, improved health

What I wish I knew
The rat race is unhealthy
CareerUnemployment
@u/ColdPlankton927315 days ago · Over a decade after
2/10
Settled

Going solo after big tech career

Burnt out from not moving change and limited learning opportunities

What I wish I knew
To better balance work and personal goals
CareerSwitch To Consulting
@u/Confident-Doctor825916 days ago · 3 months after
10/10
Severe

Quit my job due to toxic environment

Mental health broke due to toxic work environment and commute

What I wish I knew
Research company culture before taking a job
CareerJob Loss
@u/Special_Language_16017 days ago · 2 months after deciding to leave after
1/10
Settled

Escaped toxic job after 4 years

Realized work environment was toxic after missing promotion, left after months of depression and frustration

What I wish I knew
Don't let fear hold you back from taking action
CareerJob Search
@u/Floof_mom13418 days ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Applied to role after referral and prep

Received rejection after intense preparation and referral

What I wish I knew
Internal referrals may be at a disadvantage
CareerJob Rejection
@u/pizza-mint-latte18 days ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Realizing industry standards

Manager's questionable skills and compensation

What I wish I knew
Industry standards and skills required for leadership roles
CareerIndustry Insights
@u/dizzygummy19 days ago · 5-7 months after
5/10
Mixed

Leave current job, look for new job in new city

Moved cities, new job was harder to find

What I wish I knew
Job market in new city was much worse than expected
CareerJob Opportunities
@u/66807119 days ago · 2 weeks after review after
10/10
Severe

accepted job at consultancy

Fired unexpectedly after 5 months, no prior warning or discussion

What I wish I knew
Genuine performance concerns would have been communicated earlier
CareerJob Loss
@u/I_love_guitar19 days ago · 1 week after
5/10
Mixed

Considering next career steps

Facing potential job loss due to industry downturn

What I wish I knew
more about job market trends
CareerJob Loss
@u/Silver-Pay-775420 days ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Thought 7 interviews meant 1 job offer

Had 7 interviews, got rejected multiple times

What I wish I knew
Interviews don't guarantee a job offer
CareerJob Search
@u/SteamedOrange5722 days ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

Joining the military as a last resort

I've wasted 6 years after high school with little career progress

What I wish I knew
Researching options before joining the military
CareerStagnation
@u/Rare-Classroom74924 days ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Minimum wage with degree requirements

Applying for minimum wage jobs with degree requirements in Toronto

What I wish I knew
Not to waste time with low-paying jobs
CareerJob Search