To ask what is the biggest mistake you've made in your life

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Smileeriley · 04/10/2022 00:39

Mine is a double whammy, getting married and buying my current house.

The house in particular is a noose around my neck. I'm basically renting it from my mortgage company and it will never be mine.

Worst thing I ever did was but this house with my ex husband. He's a whole other thread.

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BuryingAcorns · 02/12/2022 09:13

Saracen · 01/12/2022 02:18

At work I used to do all my unpleasant tasks first to get them out of the way, saving the fun stuff for afterward.

The result was that I developed expertise in doing things I hated, and didn't develop skills doing the work I loved. And I think my bosses didn't even realise that I enjoyed those jobs, because I was avoiding them!

Over the years I ended up being lumbered with more and more of the hateful tasks, and it became difficult to create a CV which would encourage a prospective employer to hire me to do something I enjoyed.

That is really good advice! Do what you love first and let what you hate drift. Someone who is good at it or enjoys it can pick up the pieces.

BuryingAcorns · 02/12/2022 09:16

christmasbaublesandtinseltits · 30/11/2022 19:36

Changing jobs out of fear. I've posted about this on another thread before, the change made me mentally and physically ill for weeks. I'm a little better now but I still can't catch my breath when I think about what I gave up. Not money, the pay then and now was/is rubbish, but the second I had the interview in my previous job I knew I loved the place and can't wait to leave this current position. I'm endlessly searching for jobs, but nothing will every be the same as I had before and, honestly, I'm not sure I have the strength to start over so soon.
All because I was scared of what could have happened (but most likely wouldn't).

Have you told your ex-employers? Have you let them know you miss their wonderful work environment and you'd happily return? Always worth seeing if a door can reopen.

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