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What CS jobs are the “chillest” /u/Adamanos CSCQ protests reddit

What CS jobs are the “chillest” /u/Adamanos CSCQ protests reddit

I really don’t want a job that pays 200k+ plus but burns me out within a year. I’m fine with a bit of a pay cut in exchange for the work climate being more relaxed.

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​r/cscareerquestions I really don’t want a job that pays 200k+ plus but burns me out within a year. I’m fine with a bit of a pay cut in exchange for the work climate being more relaxed. submitted by /u/Adamanos [link] [comments] 

I really don’t want a job that pays 200k+ plus but burns me out within a year. I’m fine with a bit of a pay cut in exchange for the work climate being more relaxed.

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Job hunting = modern day water torture. Tell me your worst story! /u/CryptographerRoyal38 CSCQ protests reddit

Job hunting = modern day water torture. Tell me your worst story! /u/CryptographerRoyal38 CSCQ protests reddit

I’m a tech recruiter at a Series A tech startup and I’m blown away by how awful and inefficient the hiring process is for software engineers. While it does seem the market is changing for the better, I can’t tell you how many people I’ve spoken to who have been hunting for over a year. And the stories they tell me about the different processes, irrelevant tech screens and the lack of communication between the company/hiring manager/recruiter have been eye opening. Looking for an engineering role right now seems like a soulless, energy vamping, bs process. I’m working on a side gig with some friends to help solve for this and we’re looking to hear from people about two things:

1) Do you have a nightmare job search story you could share?

2) What would you want the ideal job search process to look and feel like?

Here’s to hoping I’ll be able to help yall someday!

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​r/cscareerquestions I’m a tech recruiter at a Series A tech startup and I’m blown away by how awful and inefficient the hiring process is for software engineers. While it does seem the market is changing for the better, I can’t tell you how many people I’ve spoken to who have been hunting for over a year. And the stories they tell me about the different processes, irrelevant tech screens and the lack of communication between the company/hiring manager/recruiter have been eye opening. Looking for an engineering role right now seems like a soulless, energy vamping, bs process. I’m working on a side gig with some friends to help solve for this and we’re looking to hear from people about two things: 1) Do you have a nightmare job search story you could share? 2) What would you want the ideal job search process to look and feel like? Here’s to hoping I’ll be able to help yall someday! submitted by /u/CryptographerRoyal38 [link] [comments] 

I’m a tech recruiter at a Series A tech startup and I’m blown away by how awful and inefficient the hiring process is for software engineers. While it does seem the market is changing for the better, I can’t tell you how many people I’ve spoken to who have been hunting for over a year. And the stories they tell me about the different processes, irrelevant tech screens and the lack of communication between the company/hiring manager/recruiter have been eye opening. Looking for an engineering role right now seems like a soulless, energy vamping, bs process. I’m working on a side gig with some friends to help solve for this and we’re looking to hear from people about two things:

1) Do you have a nightmare job search story you could share?

2) What would you want the ideal job search process to look and feel like?

Here’s to hoping I’ll be able to help yall someday!

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[link] [comments]  I’m a tech recruiter at a Series A tech startup and I’m blown away by how awful and inefficient the hiring process is for software engineers. While it does seem the market is changing for the better, I can’t tell you how many people I’ve spoken to who have been hunting for over a year. And the stories they tell me about the different processes, irrelevant tech screens and the lack of communication between the company/hiring manager/recruiter have been eye opening. Looking for an engineering role right now seems like a soulless, energy vamping, bs process. I’m working on a side gig with some friends to help solve for this and we’re looking to hear from people about two things: 1) Do you have a nightmare job search story you could share? 2) What would you want the ideal job search process to look and feel like? Here’s to hoping I’ll be able to help yall someday! submitted by /u/CryptographerRoyal38 [link] [comments]

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Working at Bigtech, work/life balance, and IQ /u/Happy-Flight-9025 CSCQ protests reddit

Working at Bigtech, work/life balance, and IQ /u/Happy-Flight-9025 CSCQ protests reddit

I’m a computer engineer, and I have been in this area for 20 years (since I was a teen). In the past 10 years, my career grew exponentially, and I was always OK with my work/life balance until I started working at a FAANG.

Now my experience there was horrible since the first week! I was getting so stressed by all the pressure and that led me to be laid off in a short time. I later came back to think about it and couldn’t think of a way to work at such companies without being extremely anxious and stressed. Now I have a decent job at a mid-sized company and I cannot be happier, even after rejecting multiple offers from FAANGs.

BUT…I can’t help but to remember that many of the people I saw there seemed to thrive in this environment. I’m still not sure whether everybody was just forced to work there due to high monthly spending, debt, and mortgages, or whether they simply have the personality and IQ to handle such environments effortlessly?

Now I’m perfectly fine with the idea that different people can have varying IQ’s (or whatever thing that you cannot learn and makes you more suitable for such jobs), and I’m also OK with not trying to be the best as I’m pretty satisfied with where I am. But I’m still wondering whether there are actually people who can work at such a company, delivering the same number of tasks without working extra hours or overthink it.

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​r/cscareerquestions I’m a computer engineer, and I have been in this area for 20 years (since I was a teen). In the past 10 years, my career grew exponentially, and I was always OK with my work/life balance until I started working at a FAANG. Now my experience there was horrible since the first week! I was getting so stressed by all the pressure and that led me to be laid off in a short time. I later came back to think about it and couldn’t think of a way to work at such companies without being extremely anxious and stressed. Now I have a decent job at a mid-sized company and I cannot be happier, even after rejecting multiple offers from FAANGs. BUT…I can’t help but to remember that many of the people I saw there seemed to thrive in this environment. I’m still not sure whether everybody was just forced to work there due to high monthly spending, debt, and mortgages, or whether they simply have the personality and IQ to handle such environments effortlessly? Now I’m perfectly fine with the idea that different people can have varying IQ’s (or whatever thing that you cannot learn and makes you more suitable for such jobs), and I’m also OK with not trying to be the best as I’m pretty satisfied with where I am. But I’m still wondering whether there are actually people who can work at such a company, delivering the same number of tasks without working extra hours or overthink it. submitted by /u/Happy-Flight-9025 [link] [comments] 

I’m a computer engineer, and I have been in this area for 20 years (since I was a teen). In the past 10 years, my career grew exponentially, and I was always OK with my work/life balance until I started working at a FAANG.

Now my experience there was horrible since the first week! I was getting so stressed by all the pressure and that led me to be laid off in a short time. I later came back to think about it and couldn’t think of a way to work at such companies without being extremely anxious and stressed. Now I have a decent job at a mid-sized company and I cannot be happier, even after rejecting multiple offers from FAANGs.

BUT…I can’t help but to remember that many of the people I saw there seemed to thrive in this environment. I’m still not sure whether everybody was just forced to work there due to high monthly spending, debt, and mortgages, or whether they simply have the personality and IQ to handle such environments effortlessly?

Now I’m perfectly fine with the idea that different people can have varying IQ’s (or whatever thing that you cannot learn and makes you more suitable for such jobs), and I’m also OK with not trying to be the best as I’m pretty satisfied with where I am. But I’m still wondering whether there are actually people who can work at such a company, delivering the same number of tasks without working extra hours or overthink it.

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[link] [comments]  I’m a computer engineer, and I have been in this area for 20 years (since I was a teen). In the past 10 years, my career grew exponentially, and I was always OK with my work/life balance until I started working at a FAANG. Now my experience there was horrible since the first week! I was getting so stressed by all the pressure and that led me to be laid off in a short time. I later came back to think about it and couldn’t think of a way to work at such companies without being extremely anxious and stressed. Now I have a decent job at a mid-sized company and I cannot be happier, even after rejecting multiple offers from FAANGs. BUT…I can’t help but to remember that many of the people I saw there seemed to thrive in this environment. I’m still not sure whether everybody was just forced to work there due to high monthly spending, debt, and mortgages, or whether they simply have the personality and IQ to handle such environments effortlessly? Now I’m perfectly fine with the idea that different people can have varying IQ’s (or whatever thing that you cannot learn and makes you more suitable for such jobs), and I’m also OK with not trying to be the best as I’m pretty satisfied with where I am. But I’m still wondering whether there are actually people who can work at such a company, delivering the same number of tasks without working extra hours or overthink it. submitted by /u/Happy-Flight-9025 [link] [comments]

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Anyone else feel grateful to their first hiring manager for willing to give you a chance? /u/LyleLanleysMonorail CSCQ protests reddit

Anyone else feel grateful to their first hiring manager for willing to give you a chance? /u/LyleLanleysMonorail CSCQ protests reddit

Leaving my first hiring manager has been hard because he’s been a great manager overall, but most of all, I just feel so grateful to him for willing to give me a chance when I was constantly getting rejected left and right. I’ve paid back by working hard, for sure, and I’ve gotten great performance reviews.

I’m off to greener pastures now, and I feel sad for leaving , but also tremendously grateful. There can be 100 people in the room and 99 don’t believe in you, but all it takes is just one person.

This isn’t really a question but just an expression of gratitude. So thanks to all the hiring managers in the world willing to give a chance.

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​r/cscareerquestions Leaving my first hiring manager has been hard because he’s been a great manager overall, but most of all, I just feel so grateful to him for willing to give me a chance when I was constantly getting rejected left and right. I’ve paid back by working hard, for sure, and I’ve gotten great performance reviews. I’m off to greener pastures now, and I feel sad for leaving , but also tremendously grateful. There can be 100 people in the room and 99 don’t believe in you, but all it takes is just one person. This isn’t really a question but just an expression of gratitude. So thanks to all the hiring managers in the world willing to give a chance. submitted by /u/LyleLanleysMonorail [link] [comments] 

Leaving my first hiring manager has been hard because he’s been a great manager overall, but most of all, I just feel so grateful to him for willing to give me a chance when I was constantly getting rejected left and right. I’ve paid back by working hard, for sure, and I’ve gotten great performance reviews.

I’m off to greener pastures now, and I feel sad for leaving , but also tremendously grateful. There can be 100 people in the room and 99 don’t believe in you, but all it takes is just one person.

This isn’t really a question but just an expression of gratitude. So thanks to all the hiring managers in the world willing to give a chance.

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[link] [comments]  Leaving my first hiring manager has been hard because he’s been a great manager overall, but most of all, I just feel so grateful to him for willing to give me a chance when I was constantly getting rejected left and right. I’ve paid back by working hard, for sure, and I’ve gotten great performance reviews. I’m off to greener pastures now, and I feel sad for leaving , but also tremendously grateful. There can be 100 people in the room and 99 don’t believe in you, but all it takes is just one person. This isn’t really a question but just an expression of gratitude. So thanks to all the hiring managers in the world willing to give a chance. submitted by /u/LyleLanleysMonorail [link] [comments]

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Do companies send fake recruiting feelers as a loyalty test? /u/sd2528 CSCQ protests reddit

Do companies send fake recruiting feelers as a loyalty test? /u/sd2528 CSCQ protests reddit

The head of our business unit announced his retirement this week. Another (non-technical) employee resigned shortly after.

Yesterday, for the first time ever on this number, I got a text message from a recruiter at another company.

The circumstances don’t smell right.

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​r/cscareerquestions The head of our business unit announced his retirement this week. Another (non-technical) employee resigned shortly after. Yesterday, for the first time ever on this number, I got a text message from a recruiter at another company. The circumstances don’t smell right. submitted by /u/sd2528 [link] [comments] 

The head of our business unit announced his retirement this week. Another (non-technical) employee resigned shortly after.

Yesterday, for the first time ever on this number, I got a text message from a recruiter at another company.

The circumstances don’t smell right.

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[link] [comments]  The head of our business unit announced his retirement this week. Another (non-technical) employee resigned shortly after. Yesterday, for the first time ever on this number, I got a text message from a recruiter at another company. The circumstances don’t smell right. submitted by /u/sd2528 [link] [comments]

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People often preface they’re not a lawyer when giving legal advice. So why would CS students not preface their lack of experience when giving career advice? /u/ExpWebDev CSCQ protests reddit

People often preface they’re not a lawyer when giving legal advice. So why would CS students not preface their lack of experience when giving career advice? /u/ExpWebDev CSCQ protests reddit

It would solve several problems, but mainly would answer the question “how did they think that was a reasonable response?” with “ohhh now I see”

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​r/cscareerquestions It would solve several problems, but mainly would answer the question “how did they think that was a reasonable response?” with “ohhh now I see” submitted by /u/ExpWebDev [link] [comments] 

It would solve several problems, but mainly would answer the question “how did they think that was a reasonable response?” with “ohhh now I see”

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[link] [comments]  It would solve several problems, but mainly would answer the question “how did they think that was a reasonable response?” with “ohhh now I see” submitted by /u/ExpWebDev [link] [comments]

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[Breaking] Amazon to layoff 14,000 managers /u/cs-grad-person-man CSCQ protests reddit

[Breaking] Amazon to layoff 14,000 managers /u/cs-grad-person-man CSCQ protests reddit

https://news.abplive.com/business/amazon-layoffs-tech-firm-to-cut-14-000-manager-positions-by-2025-ceo-andy-jassy-1722182

Amazon is reportedly planning to reduce 14,000 managerial positions by early next year in a bid to save $3 billion annually, according to a Morgan Stanley report. This initiative is part of CEO Andy Jassy’s strategy to boost operational efficiency by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers by at least 15 per cent by March 2025.

This initiative from the tech giant is designed to streamline decision-making and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles, as reported by Bloomberg.

Jassy highlighted the importance of fostering a culture characterised by urgency, accountability, swift decision-making, resourcefulness, frugality, and collaboration, with the goal of positioning Amazon as the world’s largest startup.

How do you think this will impact the company ?

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​r/cscareerquestions https://news.abplive.com/business/amazon-layoffs-tech-firm-to-cut-14-000-manager-positions-by-2025-ceo-andy-jassy-1722182 Amazon is reportedly planning to reduce 14,000 managerial positions by early next year in a bid to save $3 billion annually, according to a Morgan Stanley report. This initiative is part of CEO Andy Jassy’s strategy to boost operational efficiency by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers by at least 15 per cent by March 2025. This initiative from the tech giant is designed to streamline decision-making and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles, as reported by Bloomberg. Jassy highlighted the importance of fostering a culture characterised by urgency, accountability, swift decision-making, resourcefulness, frugality, and collaboration, with the goal of positioning Amazon as the world’s largest startup. How do you think this will impact the company ? submitted by /u/cs-grad-person-man [link] [comments] 

https://news.abplive.com/business/amazon-layoffs-tech-firm-to-cut-14-000-manager-positions-by-2025-ceo-andy-jassy-1722182

Amazon is reportedly planning to reduce 14,000 managerial positions by early next year in a bid to save $3 billion annually, according to a Morgan Stanley report. This initiative is part of CEO Andy Jassy’s strategy to boost operational efficiency by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers by at least 15 per cent by March 2025.

This initiative from the tech giant is designed to streamline decision-making and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles, as reported by Bloomberg.

Jassy highlighted the importance of fostering a culture characterised by urgency, accountability, swift decision-making, resourcefulness, frugality, and collaboration, with the goal of positioning Amazon as the world’s largest startup.

How do you think this will impact the company ?

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[link] [comments]  https://news.abplive.com/business/amazon-layoffs-tech-firm-to-cut-14-000-manager-positions-by-2025-ceo-andy-jassy-1722182 Amazon is reportedly planning to reduce 14,000 managerial positions by early next year in a bid to save $3 billion annually, according to a Morgan Stanley report. This initiative is part of CEO Andy Jassy’s strategy to boost operational efficiency by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers by at least 15 per cent by March 2025. This initiative from the tech giant is designed to streamline decision-making and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles, as reported by Bloomberg. Jassy highlighted the importance of fostering a culture characterised by urgency, accountability, swift decision-making, resourcefulness, frugality, and collaboration, with the goal of positioning Amazon as the world’s largest startup. How do you think this will impact the company ? submitted by /u/cs-grad-person-man [link] [comments]

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Daily Chat Thread – October 05, 2024 /u/CSCQMods CSCQ protests reddit

Daily Chat Thread – October 05, 2024 /u/CSCQMods CSCQ protests reddit

Please use this thread to chat, have casual discussions, and ask casual questions. Moderation will be light, but don’t be a jerk.

This thread is posted every day at midnight PST. Previous Daily Chat Threads can be found here.

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​r/cscareerquestions Please use this thread to chat, have casual discussions, and ask casual questions. Moderation will be light, but don’t be a jerk. This thread is posted every day at midnight PST. Previous Daily Chat Threads can be found here. submitted by /u/CSCQMods [link] [comments] 

Please use this thread to chat, have casual discussions, and ask casual questions. Moderation will be light, but don’t be a jerk.

This thread is posted every day at midnight PST. Previous Daily Chat Threads can be found here.

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