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@u/fairyycandyabout 1 month ago · 6 months after
10/10
Severe

Let coworker take blame for inventory mistake

I let my coworker take the blame for a major inventory mistake I made, damaging his reputation and career

What I wish I knew
I should have spoken up and taken responsibility
ProfessionalCoworker Blame
@u/denzelobengabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Lost full-time job, replaced

Boss stopped giving me work, replaced me, won't respond about final pay

What I wish I knew
Communicate clearly about job changes
ProfessionalJob Loss
@u_Sea-Present-9602about 1 month ago · immediately
1/10
Settled

Sold a few LinkedIn Premium vouchers at a discount

I had a few LinkedIn Premium vouchers that I decided to sell at a high discount. I made them available to anyone interested and communicated that payment would be due after activation. I had both 3-month and 12-month vouchers available. I'm glad I was able to pass on the opportunity to others. I didn't have to handle any login details, which made the process easier. I'm happy with the outcome.

What I wish I knew
I wish I had known how quickly the vouchers would sell, so I could have been more prepared for the demand.
ProfessionalCareer Development
@u_Ok-Advertising-658about 1 month ago · After 21 days of sickness, including bereavement leave after
8/10
Regret

Boss insists on in-person meeting despite doctor's note and chronic illness

Boss deducts £300 from pay for claiming sick leave and schedules in-person meeting despite doctor's note

What I wish I knew
To anticipate and prepare for potential workplace conflicts and assertively communicate needs
ProfessionalWorkplace Conflict
@u_OriginalSlightabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

I'm being left out of important meetings and updates

I've been intentionally left off meeting invites, ignored in chat, and excluded from conversations that affect my job

What I wish I knew
How to address the issue without sounding emotional or personal
ProfessionalCommunication
@u_Inner-Ferret9802about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Used company phone for personal calls

Made personal calls on company phone, risking job

What I wish I knew
Think before using company resources for personal use
ProfessionalEmployment
@u_Correct-Credit1961about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Told client I was too drunk to help

Client called after work hours when I was out with friends

What I wish I knew
Set clear boundaries about work hours
ProfessionalBoundary
@u_DJRazzy_Razabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

cope with ticket creep

Ticket scope keeps expanding, reflecting poorly on me

What I wish I knew
Scope creep is normal, plan for it
ProfessionalTicket Management
@u_SuspiciousCry5228about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Difficulty navigating unexpected interview directions

Interviews often pivot into unrelated domains, leading to rejection

What I wish I knew
Prepare for unexpected questions and clarify expectations
ProfessionalInterview Process
@u_bluegrassclimberabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

became a tech lead with AI agents

Agents handle technical details, freeing me for high-level goals

What I wish I knew
None
ProfessionalTech Lead
@u_Lucas46about 2 months ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

Considering take-home project for entry-level iOS dev role

Got email from startup for iOS intern/full-time role, asked to do take-home project with unrealistic expectations

What I wish I knew
Do more research on company before accepting job offer
ProfessionalJob Interview
@u_Ok_Stop_6355about 2 months ago · 1 week after
8/10
Regret

Report colleague's behavior to HR

Colleague made unwanted personal advances and assumptions about my life outside work

What I wish I knew
Clear boundaries can be set through HR or a supervisor
ProfessionalHarassment
@u_lune-softabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

AI's efficiency and productivity outshine human workers

I now see AI as a threat to my job security

What I wish I knew
AI's capabilities are more advanced than I thought
ProfessionalManagement
@u_Deep_Telephone_5060about 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Prepare for AI implementation

I'm preparing for potential job changes due to AI

What I wish I knew
Communicate with my boss proactively
ProfessionalJob Security
@u_Competitive_Bet_8352about 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

quit job due to stress

quit job, now crashing at friend's place

What I wish I knew
how to handle work stress better
ProfessionalMicromanaged Job
@u_Dutchiiabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

First interview in a hospital IT setting

Gained valuable experience in a hospital IT setting

What I wish I knew
More about the team's dynamics
ProfessionalIt Support Analyst
@u_yeeboixDabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Moved from Helpdesk to Network Team

Passed assessment to move to network team, awaiting official transfer

What I wish I knew
More about the assessment process
ProfessionalCareer Change
@u_TotalBlackberry9658about 2 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Merit increase was a decrease

Received pay decrease due to RTO and small merit increase

What I wish I knew
Merit increase should cover inflation
ProfessionalMerit Increase
@u_platalyssapusabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Tried to address on-call burnout with manager

Manager suggested I create a new schedule without adding more staff

What I wish I knew
The job's expectations were unsustainable
ProfessionalBurnout
@u_Professional-City362about 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Quitting due to coworker's behavior

I quit my job due to a coworker's constant rude comments, which made me feel uncomfortable and unsuited for the role

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew how to handle the situation more effectively without quitting
ProfessionalConflict With Coworker