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Career Regret and the Selves We Don’t Become

Career Regret and the Selves We Don’t Become

We tend to think of career regret as something that belongs to decisions. A fork in the road, a path not taken, a moment we replay years later. But what if regret isn’t really about decisions at all? What if it’s about the selves we never became – the versions of us that linger quietly alongside the life we’ve built? This reflective essay explores career regret, identity, and the moral weight of becoming someone while leaving other possibilities behind.

Paul Talbot
April 7, 2026
Does Doing What You Love for Work Ruin It?

Does Doing What You Love for Work Ruin It?

Does doing what you love for work actually make life better — or can it ruin the thing you once loved? This article explores the psychology of fulfilment, burnout and identity, and why loving the work itself isn’t always enough to make a career sustainable.

Paul Talbot
February 25, 2026
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