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How a Career Sunk Cost Trap Is Costing You Better Opportunities
In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why so many professionals stay in jobs or paths that no longer serve them, anchored by the concept of the sunk cost fallacy. They dive into real examples, from a marketing manager stuck in a role they hate because of a five-year tenure, to a software engineer who turned down a dream startup offer because of unvested equity. Lucas shares a simple mental model called 'zero-based career thinking' to help listeners cut emotional ties with past investments. Luna pushes back on the fear of losing status, and together…
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