"Since my last article really blew up, I figured it would really cool to write about all of the mistakes I made, which brings me to the purpose of this whole "I left UX, here's my take on it" thing. Thing is, I could have really positioned myself to ride out this whole career recession - all I had to do was be a bit more tactical in my approach."
"Now, look - I'm not throwing a pity party here. I'm just a career cadaver reflecting on the mistakes he's made. The whole purpose of this article is to make clear the things that I should have done so that you can do them and save yourself the trouble of endlessly wondering why you can't seem to get it right. So why does any of this matter?"
Leaving UX led to a series of career mistakes and missed tactical choices that weakened career resilience during a market downturn. Strategic positioning and more tactical decision-making could have mitigated the impact of the career recession. The account frames mistakes with self-deprecating humor and uses them as teachable moments. The goal is to list specific missteps and practical alternatives so others can avoid prolonged uncertainty and wasted effort. The tone balances candid reflection with levity, turning personal setbacks into actionable guidance and prompts readers toward concrete steps for preserving and repairing professional trajectories.
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