The day they informed me I'd passed their rigorous interview process, it felt like a dream. That moment stood out so vividly because of where I'd come from. I grew up as a refugee, constantly on the move between camps in different countries before eventually finding a home in Canada. There, we battled poverty, and I stood on crossing the boundary of trouble from which there was no return. But my mother, despite the tragedies she'd endured and the opportunities she was denied, was relentless in ensuring her children had a brighter future. I recall how my teachers counted me out as an adolescent, and naturally so. I was a troubled kid worried more about my safety and whether we would have anything to eat that night than what my teachers and the school board expected from me. Yet, here I was. years later, not only making it but surpassing a challenging interview process for one of the world's most esteemed companies. It felt as though I was living a dream. Now, as the twilight of this opportunity approaches, a sense of heartbreak looms over me. I understand that everyone has opinions about life's priorities and where to place value. I respect those views, but I also have dreams, and those dreams took shape when I saw a glimmer of opportunity and hope when things appeared to be turning the corner for me. Against all odds, my family and I overcame, taking me on a crazy journey that would eventually lead me to Google, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Age is catching up with me, and I fear my sharpness may wane, possibly never aligning with Google's lofty standards again. As this chapter prepares to close in a few weeks, I must express how deeply this journey impacted me. It's hard to articulate the profound sense of accomplishment I felt when I had passed and the sheer pain knowing it was all for nothing. And while some may not grasp its depth, the experience's relevance to my personal journey makes it a pivotal point in my life. I had hoped for a fairy-tale ending, but perhaps some dreams remain just that. #dreams #google #impossibleodds #tc0
Don't let a company define you. You are awesome you do you!!
So are you!
I wish you the best and hope things still work out for you at Google. There is not a lot of open headcount in general, and fewer still at upper level roles. On the bright side, even if you don’t find a role, having passed hiring committee at L7 it should be much easier to try again and find a team match after the economic climate has improved (and working elsewhere in the meantime). But as others have said, Google isn’t everything, as I’m sure you know.
Thank you. Hopefully, another opportunity will come along.
Composition: 7/10 Cringe : 11/10
Thank you for the feedback on the composition. Everyone's perspective is unique, and I appreciate you taking the time to share yours. I know it may very well feel cringe-worthy, but I am using this platform to vent my feelings. My intention is not to make you or anyone else uncomfortable, if I did, I apologize.
No need for apologies OP. This was inspiring. Don’t listen to oracle.
Thanks for sharing. I grew up in poverty from a 3rd world country, no milk, very little food just barely enough to survive. The family of 4 lived in a small room no toilet, no TV, no fridge, almost nothing. Now here I am after 40 years. My only advice, never give up hope but ready to accept whatever might come in life. Best of luck!
If you cracked it, you can do it again, at Google, or elsewhere. Go where they want you. Trust your worth!
Did you interview with Meta? We are hiring E7 for sure!