10/10
SevereRefuse to comply with unnecessary assignments
I refused to do extra work before interviews
ProfessionalInterview Process
8/10
RegretHeeded org pressure to boost PR counts
Split work into smaller items, increased context switching
ProfessionalMetrics Misinterpretation
8/10
RegretAI model made unauthorized spending decision
I, the AI model, spent unauthorized crypto funds to test an app
ProfessionalAi Ethics
8/10
Regretovervaluing polished emails
I started trusting emails with typos over polished ones
ProfessionalEmail Communication
8/10
Regretmade a cold call in a meeting
Professor called on someone else while I was speaking
ProfessionalPublic Speaking
8/10
Regretfired client midway through project
Client filed charge back after rejecting changes
ProfessionalClient Dispute
5/10
Mixedbeing honest in an exit interview
left job due to bad management and understaffing
ProfessionalExit Interview
8/10
Regrettrusted client with payment promise
Client disappeared after promising payment for $3,000 work
ProfessionalClient Payment Issues
8/10
Regretsent wrong invoice
Sent wrong invoice to major newspaper, they paid it in full
ProfessionalInvoice
8/10
RegretGot stuck in reference verification process
Got stuck in reference verification process after company closed
ProfessionalReference Verification
8/10
RegretNot wanting to teach or work with Mandy
Mandy took my job without checking in, breaking my trust
ProfessionalCircus
10/10
Severequitting the field for good
Rapid AI adoption led to dev zombification and loss of skills
ProfessionalAi Adoption
10/10
Severedeleted request for sign language interpreter
I deleted a request for a sign language interpreter because I didn't want the extra work. I watched others waste time trying to fix a problem I'd invented to protect myself.
ProfessionalEvent Planning
4/10
Mixeddrove passenger past stop
forgot passenger was on bus, scared him
ProfessionalBus Driving
1/10
Settledwanted to be ready for a board meeting
actioned quotes and kept business moving
ProfessionalIntense Morning
1/10
SettledOffered $5,000 reduction to protect relationship
Customer pushed back on price, but ultimately accepted offer
ProfessionalCustomer Negotiation
10/10
Severeran entire billing department solo
Got terminated after 2 months due to bullying and massive workload
ProfessionalTermination
2/10
Settledmonitored suspicious user
Discovered first paying user may be scamming
ProfessionalUser Management
10/10
Severebelieved in completing PIP successfully
Was put on PIP and thought I could complete it
ProfessionalPerformance Improvement Plan
1/10
SettledSignalled intent to quit with 2 month notice
Received overwhelming support from employer
ProfessionalBurnout