Does anyone else do this. I have so much DS&A, system design, networking, comp arch, etc to study for future interviews and I have no energy or motivation to do it. I failed in high school, failed in college, and now I’m failing in my adult life. I feel totally pathetic. All I do is lie around now feeling regretful. Does anyone have tips on how to have more energy? I have so much to prep and no idea where to begin. Good recommendation to learn data structures and algorithms? Is the MIT course on YouTube any good? TC: 200k YOE: 1
System design primer on github and neetcode. Hang in there. You are doing great! Just keep pushing yourself.
Thx, I’ll check those out
Maybe do something you actually enjoy and are enthusiastic about? If it’s not tech maybe it’s investigative journalism, music, teaching, operations, etc. Doing something you dread and profess to be a failure out doesn’t sound like a fulfilling way to spend the majority of your waking hours for decades
Or just push through the slump and study up! Sometimes the motivation comes in waves and you just need to embrace it when the times are good. Your perception of failing at everything is also likely true to how you feel, but maybe less reflective of how things actually are. Balance the work and study with something rewarding (movie theater, climbing, walking on the beach, etc). Life’s too short, don’t let the system make you feel like a failure - it’s contrived. Therapy might also help since you’re making like 4x the median income with minimal years experience, looks like you’re crushing it in some ways but not recognizing that currently
This is great advice, thank you!
You guys study networking and computer architecture for interviews?
For the companies I’m targeting, yes
Hey OP, I would say don’t be so hard on yourself. You are probably going through a period out of exhaustion. Give yourself (your mind and body both) the much needed break and you’ll bounce back feeling stronger!
Thanks! I definitely feel burned out
Bro you have 1 YOE and make 200k. You are in a far, far better position than most of the world. Get a therapist ASAP, check out CBT. Exercise if you’re not already.
I understand, but I fell short of my personal goals so I still feel disappointed. I know I could’ve been doing better than this if I didn’t screw around in college
After 4 years I find myself hate tech. I am planning to get out eventually
What are you looking to do instead?
Hate tech industry or software dev?
“I’m failing in my adult life.” “TC: 200k, YOE: 1” Dude you are popping off don’t sweat it. You are making more than most families will ever hope to make as a solo player. Use that extra cash to invest in your future. Hire a personal trainer. See a therapist. Eat good food. Buy nice clothes. Travel. Forget about grinding leet code for a while and focus on leveling up your character.
True, but also I’m a single guy with all the time in the world. I really have no excuse not to grind and reach my potential
What's your job situation like? If you want to pivot, you need to pace yourself and not burnout
Job is actually fine, but it wasn’t really my 1st choice. I feel like I’m doing well but I somehow feel unhappy in my soul, like I should be doing better
Everyone feels the same way; most jobs aren't going to be what ppl like. The good news however is that you can find something better without ppl blinking an eye. Just have to stay focused.
Your making 200k w/ 1 yoe. I assume your young? Looks like you’re doing great so far in life! But I feel you. I’m in a rough point in life right now too. Just on autopilot and one foot ahead the other. My only goal each day is to get to the gym.
Yes I’m 23. Thanks, hopefully we can get through this. Gym really does help, going to try to go this weekend
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Why are you not getting the job you want?
Lift something heavy.. many times
I’ll drag myself to the gym tomorrow then, ty
How about if I lift something heavier a few times instead