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People who are 30+, what career moves do you regret in your 20s and/or what choices are you happy you made? (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/cs_career_questions

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

A few years out of college I was making $X, and was simultaneously approached by two companies. The first was located just outside of Paris, for $X+n (small $n). The second was about 50 miles from where I lived in Oregon, but was $2*X. I chose the second, which led me on a career development path that worked out well for me financially.

I wish I'd taken the job in Paris. It would have set me back a few years, financially, but in retrospect, I'd have valued the experience more.