Has anyone made severe career mistakes and have regretted it?

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You have to make a decision , live to work or work to live. When I left consulting I had a much more fulfilling wholesome multidimensional life. I slowed my pace on the ladder but overall am much happier as a person. You have to follow the path that works best for you and your values. At the end of the day life is short and some memories and experiences with family and friends are priceless

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It's not too late!

I was found shirtless in bed, barely awake, camera on for a morning meeting. I put my 2 weeks in the following week.

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But how is this possible

Is the regret of making the change and potentially being a mistake > the regret of not trying it

Sorry I know its obvious and not too helpful, but that’s what it ultimately boils down too.

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I just feel like I should’ve been more strategic when making moves and its bothering me

I took an entry-level government job after graduating into the Great Recession just to get wOrK eXpErIeNcE on my resume. 12 years and an MBA later I’m still just a senior consultant at a federal contractor (a field I have absolutely no desire to be in) because I don’t have the “right background” for anything else.

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I guess there’s way out for you, you just got to find it

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