1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeLeaving Corporate Tech
"Leaving corporate tech for a 70% pay cut to be a firefighter"
My corporate job was draining and unfulfilling, but I miss the high pay
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeIT to IAM pymysql
"Pivoting into IAM career"
Enjoyed identity and access work in generalist role, want to pursue IAM career
5/10 regret
12 months in 2026 later
Full Storycareer changeSoftware Development
"Transitioning into software development"
Built WordPress websites, sparked interest in programming
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
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeFull Stack to Physical-Digital
"Seeking a more physical career path"
I'm unfulfilled in digital-only spaces
5/10 regret
2 weeks later later
Full Storycareer changeIT Entry Point
"Trying GPS Technical Support"
First interview went great, second interview scheduled
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeJob Offer
"Accept in-person job for 30% pay increase"
Returning to in-person work added new stress, but pay increase helped with finances
5/10 regret
today later
Full Storycareer changeJob Security
"Considering job market impact on career"
Lost job, struggling to find new one
5/10 regret
Within 6 months later
Full Storycareer changePivoting from Operations to Finance
"Pivot from current role to finance career"
I've been stuck in a non-finance role for 2 years, feeling unfulfilled and underutilized
8/10 regret
1-2 years later
Full Storycareer changeBurnout and creative pursuits
"Considering a career pivot to videography"
Burnt out from new job, questioning career choices
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeIT Certifications
"Switching to IT career with CompTIA certs"
Currently preparing for CompTIA A+ exams, hoping to get an IT job soon
2/10 regret
After completing CS pre-major and 2 CS major classes later
Full Storycareer changeSwitching Majors
"Switching from CS to MIS major"
I'm considering a career change from CS to MIS due to my interests in business and tech
2/10 regret
1-2 years later
Full Storycareer changeLabor Trades
"Pursue high-paying labor trades or union apprenticeship"
I've been struggling to find stable work with decent pay
5/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changePost-RIF Transition
"Transition to project management"
RIFed from IT director role, seeking new career path
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeIT Resume
"Changing career to IT"
Studying for IT certs and building homelab, but unsure about resume structure
2/10 regret
After diagnosis and research later
Full Storycareer changeMechanical Engineer to IT
"Transitioning to IT for better fit"
Looking for a career with less masking and constant communication
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeJob Search in Boston
"Want to leave stressful job for quieter work environment"
Diagnosed with lower back arthritis, seeking new career due to physical limitations
8/10 regret
8-12 months later
Full Storycareer changeData Engineering
"Pivoting to IT for personal interest"
Decided to leave industrial sector for data engineering career
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeRemote Work
"Pivot to remote work due to personal life changes"
Moved to a new country, now seeking remote career opportunities
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storycareer changeMid-Career Uncertainty
"Switching to Radiology tech from Agriculture"
I'm considering a career change due to financial concerns
6/10 regret