How you manage to spend time on leetcode/ctci or anything for interview prep after working 9-5?

Wayfair / Eng
IOOH60

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IOOH60
Jul 28, 2019 14 Comments

Currently I’m trying to gain motivation to do interview prep, tried leetcode for couple of days but stopped it eventually. Then again started with CTCI and trying to go through it but not getting enough motivation.
Has pair programming helped you? If yes how did you found your buddy?
Feel free to share if you have any suggestions.

Dream is to break into FAANG or Uber/Microsoft

TC: 95k
Position: Software engineer (Level 1)

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  • Apple
    tWBu16

    Go to company page Apple

    BIO
    I’m a software engineer. Right now my job is focused on full stack web dev but I love everything related to tech
    tWBu16
    15 min a day minimum. Aka no more zero days
    Jul 28, 2019 0
  • New
    pwdi15

    New

    pwdi15
    Good sw engineers at faang have a killer work rhythm. You need to practice that. Sometimes it’s hard and sometimes it comes easy. It seems like it’s magic but it’s not. You gotta be hungry, hang out with people who are hungry, it rubs off. Identify things that motivate you and spend more of your time doing them. Take risks. It’s a marathon.
    Jul 28, 2019 0
  • Infosys
    capkirk

    Go to company page Infosys

    capkirk
    Self discipline and consitency. Think about how you would still be stuck up in the same job/company even after one year if you don't prepare..think about that every minute, every day. Practice 21 day rule. Do leetcode regularly for 21 days. Then don't break the chain. Do this even after you get into FAANG. This is something you should be doing lifelong. CAUSE this is your career. This is your life.
    Jul 28, 2019 2
    • Reliable Software / Eng
      (. .)

      Reliable Software Eng

      (. .)
      Why are you still at infosys? Just curious. Not to offend or anything. Infosys also has some cool tech but tc wise I guess faang is better. Or Are you already at faang?
      Jul 28, 2019
    • Infosys
      capkirk

      Go to company page Infosys

      capkirk
      Our campus placements have only these service based companies. Got into Infy after my college. It's been a year and the above comment is my daily mantra😅Trying to get into FAANG as soon as possible. But it's difficult cause I need referrals and yes it's more difficult to practice self discipline. Hope I get into FAANG within three months.
      Jul 28, 2019
  • Google
    eK8vhD

    Go to company page Google

    eK8vhD
    Solve just one problem a day.

    It's like losing weight, persistence and routines matter more than over doing it once and burning out.
    Jul 28, 2019 0
  • Microsoft / IT
    0to1

    Go to company page Microsoft IT

    BIO
    React.js/Auth&Auth/Cryptography/CloudNative
    0to1
    Water, food, shelter, workout and leetcode!
    Jul 28, 2019 0