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When holding on holds you back: navigating the sunk cost fallacyProsper icon strip
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When holding on holds you back: navigating the sunk cost fallacy

It can be easy for postdocs to get caught in some version of the sunk cost fallacy when making career decisions – but how best to steer clear of its troublesome pull?

Posted on: 30 May 2024

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