1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeTransitioning from Military
"Transitioning to civilian job market"
Facing medical retirement from USAF
4/10 regret
2 years later
Full Storycareer changeDigital Marketing
"Pursuing a career in digital marketing after dental management"
Stepped down from dental management to pursue digital marketing career
5/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeFinancial Panic
"Switched to marketing with 55% pay cut"
I'm struggling to cover expenses and feel terrified about my financial future
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeOut of Tech
"Switched to non-tech field"
I left a stable job in tech for a field I'm passionate about, but it's been tough to find work
5/10 regret
6 weeks after A+ certification later
Full Storycareer changeIT Industry
"Seeking a new career path in IT"
Struggling to find roles that fit my experience and certification
5/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeJob Loss
"Transitioning to PM role after layoff"
Got laid off after 10+ years at same company
8/10 regret
3-4 months later
Full Storycareer changeSwitching to AI/ML
"Switching to AI/ML role after SDE experience"
Quitted SDE role at FAANG company to focus on ML fundamentals
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changePivoting into Management
"Pivoting into Operations, Program Management, or General Management"
I've been doing tech repair in nonprofits, but now I want to manage teams and operations
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeSecuring Interviews
"Switching to client success roles"
Gained experience in client success field through past job
2/10 regret
1-2 months later
Full Storycareer changeHealth Issues
"Need to pivot out of service industry due to RA diagnosis"
RA diagnosis forced me to leave waitressing job due to physical labor and immune system concerns
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeIT Industry
"Transitioned from MSP to internal IT"
Let go by acquired MSP, landed internal IT role
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeSales Executive or SaaS
"Breaking out of a 7 year role"
Moved on from a lucrative role as a healthcare recruiter
1/10 regret
1-2 years later
Full Storycareer changeTech Industry
"Want to break into tech without a degree"
Feeling stuck in a blue-collar job, want to transition to tech
8/10 regret
Future later
Full Storycareer changeMajor in Visual Arts
"Uncertain about college major"
Worried about not standing out in visual arts, fear of financial instability
8/10 regret
Several years later
Full Storycareer changeIT Career
"Breaking into IT with Security+ certification"
I'm second-guessing my decision to pursue IT due to market saturation and layoffs
5/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeAnimal Welfare
"Pivoting career due to limited job opportunities"
Realized limited job opportunities in desired field after education and experience
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeJob Decision
"Balance multiple skills and fields"
Struggled with ADHD and time blindness
6/10 regret
2 years later later
Full Storycareer changeEducation
"Career change to IT for better fit"
Pursuing dual degree program and IS certificate
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeIndustry Switch
"Switching from pharma to food industry"
I excelled in pharma but now want food industry career
4/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeJob Offer Evaluation
"Switching from EXL to EY GDS for better learning, career growth, and manageable stress"
I'm currently at EXL Analytics, facing high stress, poor leadership, and low learning growth. I got an offer from EY GDS for an AI Lead Engineer role with better prospects.
5/10 regret