I worked as a school teacher and regret not becoming a guidance counselor so I wouldn't have to remain in the classroom all day with the same group of students. Then again ... as result of that, I became the person I am day, leaving the school system after 5 years as a full time teacher.

Regrets people have:

Working at a job because of the medical coverage

Something they said (or didn't say) to a boss or co-worker

Not keeping skills updated

Overstaying in one career as most people tend to change careers in a lifetime, usually from the corporate world to something more creative

Dedicating too much of their lives to the job and not enough with family and friends

Better financial planning

Starting a company

Being bullied

Not get psychological counseling when advised by others - showing bad attitude or substance abuse

Not finding a way to get disability sooner

Not pursuing additional education for another career

What regrets do you have?

How many people do you know who major in something in college and find a career totally unrelated?