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If I had worked harder in school, I would have had better career opportunities by now.

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Narrator

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.