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Problem
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I accepted this role primarily because of the salary. It pays well and I am not suited to it. The financial logic was sound and the personal cost has been significant.

Part of the pattern: Work Through Career Regret
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The path forward
  1. 1Name the trade you made
  2. 2Weigh the cost honestly
  3. 3Explore a better-fit alternative
One thing to try this week
Calculate the actual financial cost of leaving this role — what you would lose and what a different role might provide. Do the maths before deciding the money is the barrier.
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