I think I am stuck at Google until I reach FIRE
Dec 5, 2020
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I am back to interviewing, and let me tell you this. It has been brutal. In my career at G, I have to dealt with anything close to LC type of algorithms. I have been SEE for the past few cycle but have still been destroyed interviewing at tier 2/3 companies.
Trying to move because I am hitting my first 4 year cliff soon, which will result in a significant drop in TC. Making it worse is the fact that I did not receive a refresher my first year.
I spent today trying to Leetcode but I donโt have it in me.
I need your emotional support.
L6
TC: $485k
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Welcome to shit show!
Maybe switch to management
All FAANG companies have told me that I need management experience to be I interviewed on that track. At that point it might be easier for me to wait to get to L7.
This is the new reality and I would guess it will only get worse
Folks don't mind spending Saturday and Sunday doing leetcode contests.
All Interviews are about Interview performance and don't evaluate your experience. Reason why some one with 5 yoe can get L5 even L6 and someone with 10+ can get downleveled to L4
I am too unemployable and don't have it in me to leetcode. If I get fired from FB I will retire for good
I am in similar boat but maybe I will try in sept