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c/career-advice•ruby_henderson36ruby_henderson36•1mo ago

I keep hearing that you should never turn down a job offer, but that advice cost me 6 months of my life in Austin last year.

Everyone in the career forums says to take whatever comes your way, especially if you're early in your career. I listened and took a data entry role at a tech startup that had red flags everywhere... interviews were rushed, glassdoor had 3 bad reviews I ignored. I was miserable after week 2, stuck in a cubicle with no growth, and got laid off after 6 months anyway. I should have trusted my gut and waited for something better. Has anyone else found that saying no actually helped them in the long run?
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jennifer833
Ugh, that sounds like a nightmare. Glad you're out of that situation and trusting yourself now.
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the_elliot
the_elliot1mo ago
Man that sucks. Glad I turned down a few sketchy gigs.
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angela587
angela5871mo ago
Your gut knew what was up. Trusting that instinct saves a lot of headaches.
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