Have you ever had a missed opportunity in life?

Question

Perhaps you thought about going after that dream job but never did it. Or maybe you met the right person but never decided to pursue a relationship with him/her. Maybe you got a full ride to the college of your choice but opted not to go.

Have you ever had a missed opportunity that could've been fruitful for you and now you're kicking yourself for not doing anything?

My reason for asking was that I passed on a job opportunity that I should've gone for and now I'm kicking myself.

Answer 1

Heck yeah. Most of the missed opportunities in my life have been of the romantic variety, but one or two have been that "great job". And the one thing I've learned is, never kick yourself for the path not taken when it comes to jobs or education. Because you never know where you'll be in six months and what new opportunity will be available because you didn't tie yourself down to that last offer. That's not to say that you should never take an opportunity because something better might come along, I'm just saying don't beat yourself up over the choices you've made - just live and learn from them and keep moving forward.

Answer 2

Yes just a little job that I would have made 12$ on hour for that I passed up because I was too shy a few years ago and I regret taking the easy way out and taking the "dumb math" in highschool because of my issues with the teacher when I was bored to tears in it. There are few other things I put off for too long and regret but now I'm doing them :)

Answer 3

Don't know if you'd regard this as an opportunity, but i feel i should've left him the first opportunity i had, maybe i would've been in a better place in life right now??

Answer 4

i think so

its kind of stupid high school stuff that i dont want to bore people with

but i wish i didnt let it fly by

Answer 5

i think so