3 years later later
Full StoryprofessionalEquity
"My boss gave me 15% equity instead of a raise"
Now I owe $14k in estimated taxes for profits I’m not allowed to touch
8/10 regret
a few hours later
Full Storyprofessionaltime management
"delay sending completed work to clients"
I delay sending work to protect my mental bandwidth
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryprofessionalAPI design
"Trusted Google Cloud with customer data"
Third party abused API key, ran up charges, and froze access to user data
10/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyprofessionalclient relations
"Exploded in anger at client contact"
Got condescending questions from client contact, exploded in anger, hung up abruptly
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryprofessionalClient Management
"Dropped unresponsive client after 13 years"
Told client I couldn't help due to lack of responsiveness and clear issues
7/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyprofessionalclient relations
"taking revenge on former client"
They dropped me without notice and didn't pay my last invoice
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyprofessionalcontract negotiation
"Offered a contract with 0% upfront payment"
Covering costs out of pocket before payment
5/10 regret
1 month later later
Full StoryprofessionalJob Issues
"Started a new job despite concerns"
Owed pay after a month of work, owner unresponsive
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyprofessionalcompany review
"Considering a job offer from Vidal Health"
My friend received a job offer from Vidal Health
5/10 regret
3 months later later
Full StoryprofessionalStartup
"Started a service business"
Feeling uncertain about business idea and lead generation
8/10 regret
2 days later later
Full StoryprofessionalInterviews
"Company cancelled interview at last minute"
Company cancelled interview twice, rescheduled without notice
8/10 regret
24 hours later later
Full StoryprofessionalInterviewing
"Got stood up for a phone interview"
Got a confirmed interview invite, but no call or response after multiple attempts
6/10 regret
tomorrow later
Full Storyprofessionalclient relations
"Lost temper with condescending client contact"
Received condescending questions, exploded in anger, hung up
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryprofessionalClient Management
"Prioritize mental health over financial gain"
Culled high-maintenance clients to focus on well-being
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryprofessionalCareer
"Started a contracting engagement"
Discovered a competitor after a few weeks of work, dejected and depressed
10/10 regret
5 years later later
Full Storyprofessionalcareer development
"Don't believe I'm not good enough for international clients"
I ghostwrote for clients worldwide, proving my value
1/10 regret
1 week later
Full StoryprofessionalManager
"Missed manager at work"
Missed my manager while she was on vacation
2/10 regret
4 years later later
Full Storyprofessionalworkplace dynamics
"Boss forgets employee experience after starting own business"
Boss demands excessive work from me, forgetting his own past struggles
7/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyprofessionalclient management
"Working with difficult clients"
Dealing with a nightmare client who constantly changed his mind and added scope creep, causing me to work excessive hours and leading to burnout.
10/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryprofessionalNetworking
"Reach out after a month, reevaluate the relationship"
I sent a follow-up, but got no response, damaging my self-esteem
8/10 regret