That 'it's fine till it breaks' mindset is way too common, they just don't see the hidden damage until it's too late.

Honestly, how do you even prep for something like that before you pop the plate off? Do you just walk in expecting the worst case scenario every time?

Tbh that advice works way better than people give it credit for because it forces you to stop chasing some perfect fantasy job that doesn't exist. Most folks focus on what they want in a role but never ask themselves what they can actually tolerate day in and day out. Ngl accepting the bad parts upfront is way more honest than pretending you'll fix everything once you're in the door.