Am I getting laid off? Need advice please /u/Impressive_Space_291 CSCQ protests reddit

Am I getting laid off? Need advice please /u/Impressive_Space_291 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi, for context, I just joined this company 4 months ago, so I’m still new. This is a WFH setup, and out of all the offers I received, this one had the WFH option but came with a slightly lower salary compared to the others (though the pay is still good considering it’s remote work).

Last July, while I was still in training, the company announced that our client (the one we’re currently working with) is not renewing their contract, effective November 1. However, they will still retain some of the services we offer, but we don’t know which services those will be yet. They told us not to panic as there won’t be any layoffs, and that the client might reach out to us if we want to join their company.

I have weekly 1-on-1s with my manager just to catch up. He told me not to worry because he knows I’m super anxious, being the newest member of the team. He reassured me not to panic, since we don’t have all the information yet and that we’ll still have our jobs.

Fast forward to last September: the client confirmed they won’t be reaching out to hire anyone. So, our company said they’re creating a contingency plan in case our client doesn’t renew any of our services. There are 7 of us on the team, and if the client doesn’t renew, we won’t need as many people. The contingency plan is that some of the tenured team members will be approached by other teams within the company to see if they want to join (kind of like a promotion).

I had another 1-on-1 with my manager last week, and this time it didn’t feel as hopeful. Back in July, he was telling me not to worry, but now he’s talking about contingency plans in case things go sideways. He said my future is in my hands and I can always apply for other jobs.

What am I supposed to think about this? Is this a sign I’m going to get laid off?

We have a meeting with the VP next week to check in on the client and their plan, so I’m hoping we get a clearer picture of what’s going to happen. If I do get laid off, I’m so terrified. Joining this company might be the biggest decision I regret. Also, they’re still hiring because one of us already got promoted. They’re filling the gap left by my colleague who moved up.

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​r/cscareerquestions Hi, for context, I just joined this company 4 months ago, so I’m still new. This is a WFH setup, and out of all the offers I received, this one had the WFH option but came with a slightly lower salary compared to the others (though the pay is still good considering it’s remote work). Last July, while I was still in training, the company announced that our client (the one we’re currently working with) is not renewing their contract, effective November 1. However, they will still retain some of the services we offer, but we don’t know which services those will be yet. They told us not to panic as there won’t be any layoffs, and that the client might reach out to us if we want to join their company. I have weekly 1-on-1s with my manager just to catch up. He told me not to worry because he knows I’m super anxious, being the newest member of the team. He reassured me not to panic, since we don’t have all the information yet and that we’ll still have our jobs. Fast forward to last September: the client confirmed they won’t be reaching out to hire anyone. So, our company said they’re creating a contingency plan in case our client doesn’t renew any of our services. There are 7 of us on the team, and if the client doesn’t renew, we won’t need as many people. The contingency plan is that some of the tenured team members will be approached by other teams within the company to see if they want to join (kind of like a promotion). I had another 1-on-1 with my manager last week, and this time it didn’t feel as hopeful. Back in July, he was telling me not to worry, but now he’s talking about contingency plans in case things go sideways. He said my future is in my hands and I can always apply for other jobs. What am I supposed to think about this? Is this a sign I’m going to get laid off? We have a meeting with the VP next week to check in on the client and their plan, so I’m hoping we get a clearer picture of what’s going to happen. If I do get laid off, I’m so terrified. Joining this company might be the biggest decision I regret. Also, they’re still hiring because one of us already got promoted. They’re filling the gap left by my colleague who moved up. submitted by /u/Impressive_Space_291 [link] [comments] 

Hi, for context, I just joined this company 4 months ago, so I’m still new. This is a WFH setup, and out of all the offers I received, this one had the WFH option but came with a slightly lower salary compared to the others (though the pay is still good considering it’s remote work).

Last July, while I was still in training, the company announced that our client (the one we’re currently working with) is not renewing their contract, effective November 1. However, they will still retain some of the services we offer, but we don’t know which services those will be yet. They told us not to panic as there won’t be any layoffs, and that the client might reach out to us if we want to join their company.

I have weekly 1-on-1s with my manager just to catch up. He told me not to worry because he knows I’m super anxious, being the newest member of the team. He reassured me not to panic, since we don’t have all the information yet and that we’ll still have our jobs.

Fast forward to last September: the client confirmed they won’t be reaching out to hire anyone. So, our company said they’re creating a contingency plan in case our client doesn’t renew any of our services. There are 7 of us on the team, and if the client doesn’t renew, we won’t need as many people. The contingency plan is that some of the tenured team members will be approached by other teams within the company to see if they want to join (kind of like a promotion).

I had another 1-on-1 with my manager last week, and this time it didn’t feel as hopeful. Back in July, he was telling me not to worry, but now he’s talking about contingency plans in case things go sideways. He said my future is in my hands and I can always apply for other jobs.

What am I supposed to think about this? Is this a sign I’m going to get laid off?

We have a meeting with the VP next week to check in on the client and their plan, so I’m hoping we get a clearer picture of what’s going to happen. If I do get laid off, I’m so terrified. Joining this company might be the biggest decision I regret. Also, they’re still hiring because one of us already got promoted. They’re filling the gap left by my colleague who moved up.

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[link] [comments]  Hi, for context, I just joined this company 4 months ago, so I’m still new. This is a WFH setup, and out of all the offers I received, this one had the WFH option but came with a slightly lower salary compared to the others (though the pay is still good considering it’s remote work). Last July, while I was still in training, the company announced that our client (the one we’re currently working with) is not renewing their contract, effective November 1. However, they will still retain some of the services we offer, but we don’t know which services those will be yet. They told us not to panic as there won’t be any layoffs, and that the client might reach out to us if we want to join their company. I have weekly 1-on-1s with my manager just to catch up. He told me not to worry because he knows I’m super anxious, being the newest member of the team. He reassured me not to panic, since we don’t have all the information yet and that we’ll still have our jobs. Fast forward to last September: the client confirmed they won’t be reaching out to hire anyone. So, our company said they’re creating a contingency plan in case our client doesn’t renew any of our services. There are 7 of us on the team, and if the client doesn’t renew, we won’t need as many people. The contingency plan is that some of the tenured team members will be approached by other teams within the company to see if they want to join (kind of like a promotion). I had another 1-on-1 with my manager last week, and this time it didn’t feel as hopeful. Back in July, he was telling me not to worry, but now he’s talking about contingency plans in case things go sideways. He said my future is in my hands and I can always apply for other jobs. What am I supposed to think about this? Is this a sign I’m going to get laid off? We have a meeting with the VP next week to check in on the client and their plan, so I’m hoping we get a clearer picture of what’s going to happen. If I do get laid off, I’m so terrified. Joining this company might be the biggest decision I regret. Also, they’re still hiring because one of us already got promoted. They’re filling the gap left by my colleague who moved up. submitted by /u/Impressive_Space_291 [link] [comments]

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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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