a couple years later
Full Storycareerprofessional development
"limiting AI tooling to build foundation"
I'm not learning design patterns, error handling, or inheritance
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareerjob search
"Seeking help and job referrals to break into a startup environment full-time"
Currently going through tough times and looking for advice and job opportunities
8/10 regret
next 2-4 years later
Full Storycareerjob stability vs sanity
"Choose between stable job and new work environment"
Feeling burnt out and considering leaving current job for a new one with better work-life balance
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareerjob interview
"ask for summer internship or temporary IT role"
interviewed for full-time role, unsure what to do next
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareerjob change
"Unexpected job offer led to emotional reaction from directors"
Directors reacted poorly to my resignation, questioning my integrity
8/10 regret
2 years later later
Full Storycareerdead-end job
"accepted a job that didn't meet expectations"
felt like I was degrading, no longer using SQL or CS skills
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareerpost-acquisition stress
"felt overwhelmed and sought FMLA"
FMLA leave didn't resolve root issues, alienation by employer direction
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareerjob change
"Accepted Job 1's offer too quickly"
I accepted Job 1's offer without waiting for Job 2's response, which turned out to be a dream job for me. I'm now regretting my decision and feeling like I made a mistake by not waiting for Job 2's offer.
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareerjob application
"Apply for front desk clerk position"
Applied for multiple receptionist positions with no success
3/10 regret
Unknown later
Full Storycareersoftware development
"Future of software developers"
I see many asking if CS is worth it. Yes, it's worth it, and here's why:
1. The second "golden age" of CS is close, I predict 2 years ahead. The reason is simple: AI isn't the main culprit of the current displacement. Economic downturn is, that's been going on since COVID, with a tiny break. Juniors have always had it very hard during downturns, and it's due to businesses holding on to their liquidity very hard. Same as a private person goes into savings mode when the economy goes crap.
So
5/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareerjob search
"Don't use AI in interviews"
Got caught using AI in an interview
10/10 regret
1 year later
Full Storycareerjobsearch
"Tried everything to find a job"
Been out of work since October, feeling exhausted
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StorycareerResume
"Trying different ways to fix the gap"
Struggling to get job interviews due to employment gap
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StorycareerSupply Chain Management
"Quit a soul-crushing 9-5 job"
I experienced panic attacks, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts due to the job's pressure and long hours
10/10 regret
3 rotations total later
Full StorycareerJob Offer
"Rotation at lithium mine in Chile"
Considering a 9 month FIFO rotation at a lithium mine in Chile, weighing career and financial benefits against lifestyle sacrifices
5/10 regret
2 weeks after APM leaves later
Full StorycareerJob Opportunity
"Want APM job for stable pay and promotion"
APM leaving creates opportunity for me to take her job
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StorycareerJob Loss
"Pursued CS degree despite dislike"
Got fired from software engineer job due to underperformance
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StorycareerIT Jobs
"Leave dead-end job for IT career"
Dropped from courier to car washer, seeking IT career change
8/10 regret
1 year of job searching later
Full StorycareerJob Rejection
"Applied for internal job with limited experience"
Got rejected after second interview with generic email
8/10 regret
1 week in later
Full Storycareeroffice job dissatisfaction
"office life not for me"
first week as project manager, no passion for industry
8/10 regret