Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you did things a little differently? We asked Twitter followers what advice they would give to themselves at the starting point of their career. From taking greater risks to staying true to your values, many people feel that if they played the employment game differently they might be happier or possibly in another career.
So pack your bags and hop in our time machine back to the beginning of your career path.
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