I finally got budget to add another team member to my team who were struggling with workloads. Among other criteria, starting date was very crucial in my decision because of new project that will add even more workload to the team. Most qualified candidate was available after a month, and the first ...Read more
I am a top-tier rated l7, and I just had to miss my daughter’s bday because my director had his ass kicked by VP. I joined Amazon out of desperation, and I worked extra hours not to lose my job. I am jumping ship after my 2024 vest. Amazon should your last preference
That’s the advantage of a powerful central government
Are Israel's actions in Palestine causing the word Antisemitism to become hollow and start losing its value and impact? #misc #politics #uspolitics
Too many companies put too much emphasis on standardized test style tech interviews and DEI. Which companies discriminate the most against white guys and should be avoided?
https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-sam-altman-and-other-tech-leaders-to-serve-on-ai-safety-board-7dc47b78?st=xggtkj1be488ozw&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink What are your guys' thoughts on this? On one hand I think it makes sense that the government really needed help with AI leaders especiall...Read more
If you divorce: 1. wife gets custody of the kid 90% of the time (unless she has a history of abuse and substance), 2. man loses 50% of his assets, loses the home, and have to move out 3. Man pays for child support while the wife finds a new bf and live together in the home that the man had worked...Read more
DEI programs should just be called "cosmetic diversity," Because all these companies do is primarily focus on outward appearances rather than genuine inclusivity or meritocracy. DEI programs enable individuals who may not meet the traditional metrics of recruitment—such as specific intelligence sc...Read more
It is sad that Canada gets the worst kind of Indian immigrants. Taking advantage of the kind society, acting entitled, because they spent money to study in a nameless third tier university. These losers spoil the reputation of Indians https://youtu.be/PXSUPHA5Q9Q?si=RFQxYPIaIQSKToUQ
He is a great guy otherwise but recently he did something that is very rude to many of my fellow colleagues, especially women. He is ordering T shirts for some upcoming team event and he shared the file with people’s names asking them to put their T shirt size. The file is public meaning we can see...Read more
Just crossed 5M HH NW with the GOOG rally. Have been feeling that everything seems pointless since a year or two. Now no motivation to continue working at all, not at Google, not in tech, not at anything. But I know this isn’t enough to FIRE in HCOL. Don’t want to leave the Bay Area as friends and f...Read more
Doctor wants me to get an MRI to see if there's a physiological issue. And sadly, I hope there's something wrong. Cos I'm tired of my life. Wife hates my guts and blames me for every single issue in our lives. I'm brave enough to fight whatever it is, but at least it'll break this shit situation. ...Read more
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I enjoyed doing Math olympiad quite a bit, and I generally enjoy Mathematical/LC style puzzles. However, I’m absolutely bored out of my brain doing SWE work, and Quant work. 1) I worked at Citadel for 3 years as a quant, but that was extremely boring, just running dumb linear regressions models all...Read more
I had a delayed flight, due to which I missed the connecting flight. Since it was a significant delay, Delta provided an Accommodation voucher and a meal voucher. I booked my stay at a motel closest to the airport and called their airport shuttle. The motel is 1.4 miles away from the terminal and ...Read more
the more I try to get rich, the uglier I become cause of stress. But being poor doesn't guarantee a hot gf too. tc -340k
Not an isolated case. Happens often enough in the company to where while it's of course shocking in the moment, it's not surprising. Curious if anyone has experience working with an employment lawyer to negotiate a severance package. Some details: - HR literally said it wasn't a performance issue....Read more
If you ever move to California. If not they will ruin your life for fun. They buy wh0res here at weekly, monthly, and yearly rates around universities (Stanford, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, UCLA, UCI) Normal people stay away from this place. Weekly rate - 400-1000 Monthly - 3000-5000 Yearly - 25k - ...Read more
I've done everything right. I've lived up to my parents' expectations, societal expectations, and the expectations of my boss and coworkers. I've saved, invested, and bought a house. I landed a job at a FAANG company. I have a comfortable life and I've traveled to many places.Yet, I'm not quite sure...Read more