Learn · Sentences Conditional
If I had worked harder in school, I would have had better career opportunities by now.
MixedSentence
If I had worked harder in school, I would have had better career opportunities by now.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should have worked harder in school to have better career opportunities.
Describing Regrets
I regret not working harder in school; it would have opened more doors for me.
Discussing Hypothetical Scenarios
If she'd studied more diligently, she'd have a more promising career path.
Comparing Past and Present
My career would be vastly different now if I had applied myself more academically.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Greater academic diligence during my schooling would have yielded superior career prospects.
Casual
If I'd hit the books harder, I'd be in a much better place career-wise.
Simpler English
If I studied more, I'd have a better job now.
Phrases to learn
worked harder
To have dedicated more effort and time to a task.
better career opportunities
More favorable and advantageous prospects for professional advancement.