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THERES ALWAYS SOMEONE BETTER /u/Sad-Ease-6891 CSCQ protests reddit

THERES ALWAYS SOMEONE BETTER /u/Sad-Ease-6891 CSCQ protests reddit

HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS.

And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on????

Jeez.

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​r/cscareerquestions HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS. And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on???? Jeez. submitted by /u/Sad-Ease-6891 [link] [comments] 

HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS.

And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on????

Jeez.

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[link] [comments]  HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS. And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on???? Jeez. submitted by /u/Sad-Ease-6891 [link] [comments]

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THERES ALWAYS SOMEONE BETTER /u/Sad-Ease-6891 CSCQ protests reddit

THERES ALWAYS SOMEONE BETTER /u/Sad-Ease-6891 CSCQ protests reddit

HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS.

And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on????

Jeez.

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​r/cscareerquestions HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS. And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on???? Jeez. submitted by /u/Sad-Ease-6891 [link] [comments] 

HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS.

And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on????

Jeez.

submitted by /u/Sad-Ease-6891
[link] [comments]  HOW DO I PASS THESE ONSITES? I’m so tired. ONE SMALL MISTAKE OR U RUN OUT OF TIME FOR A SMALL CASE AND BOOM REJECT. No empathy what so ever. LIKE THEY NEED TO CHILL WITH THESE EXPECTATIONS. And we also need to chill, like can yall stop being such leetcode monkeys????? Don’t u have hobbies and a life to focus on???? Jeez. submitted by /u/Sad-Ease-6891 [link] [comments]

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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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How do I protect myself (an non-salaried employee) from on-call work? /u/ciaxtwo CSCQ protests reddit

How do I protect myself (an non-salaried employee) from on-call work? /u/ciaxtwo CSCQ protests reddit

I get paid hourly and work the agreed 40 hours per week Monday – Friday. Recently my salaried coworker left. Because we are understaffed (management won’t hire more people even when we express that we are drowning) and I helped him with a project, I got put in charge of that project. This project is known to be overcomplicated and have issues. I think my team lead thinks I’m available for on-call. (Should I be?) He texts me about the project after 5pm. I haven’t responded to any messages outside of working hours, thus far. I don’t know how to say I’m not available off-hours, since there is an unwritten rule that since I’m in tech I need to be available to help. In stand-up at times, my team lead says to be available in case anything issues arise during the weekend and not to be far from our work laptops. How do I handle this? I don’t want to work overtime (and management generally does not allow it, but might make an exception for my case). How do I protect myself? How do I not get in trouble if the project goes down when I’m not available? Will I need to stuck it up during the week days – like if I get called on Tuesday I’ll need to answer after hours then Friday I leave early? What do I do when they call me for weekend work and I’ve already hit 40 hours? I want to avoid working evenings and weekends – I have other obligations to worry about.

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​r/cscareerquestions I get paid hourly and work the agreed 40 hours per week Monday – Friday. Recently my salaried coworker left. Because we are understaffed (management won’t hire more people even when we express that we are drowning) and I helped him with a project, I got put in charge of that project. This project is known to be overcomplicated and have issues. I think my team lead thinks I’m available for on-call. (Should I be?) He texts me about the project after 5pm. I haven’t responded to any messages outside of working hours, thus far. I don’t know how to say I’m not available off-hours, since there is an unwritten rule that since I’m in tech I need to be available to help. In stand-up at times, my team lead says to be available in case anything issues arise during the weekend and not to be far from our work laptops. How do I handle this? I don’t want to work overtime (and management generally does not allow it, but might make an exception for my case). How do I protect myself? How do I not get in trouble if the project goes down when I’m not available? Will I need to stuck it up during the week days – like if I get called on Tuesday I’ll need to answer after hours then Friday I leave early? What do I do when they call me for weekend work and I’ve already hit 40 hours? I want to avoid working evenings and weekends – I have other obligations to worry about. submitted by /u/ciaxtwo [link] [comments] 

I get paid hourly and work the agreed 40 hours per week Monday – Friday. Recently my salaried coworker left. Because we are understaffed (management won’t hire more people even when we express that we are drowning) and I helped him with a project, I got put in charge of that project. This project is known to be overcomplicated and have issues. I think my team lead thinks I’m available for on-call. (Should I be?) He texts me about the project after 5pm. I haven’t responded to any messages outside of working hours, thus far. I don’t know how to say I’m not available off-hours, since there is an unwritten rule that since I’m in tech I need to be available to help. In stand-up at times, my team lead says to be available in case anything issues arise during the weekend and not to be far from our work laptops. How do I handle this? I don’t want to work overtime (and management generally does not allow it, but might make an exception for my case). How do I protect myself? How do I not get in trouble if the project goes down when I’m not available? Will I need to stuck it up during the week days – like if I get called on Tuesday I’ll need to answer after hours then Friday I leave early? What do I do when they call me for weekend work and I’ve already hit 40 hours? I want to avoid working evenings and weekends – I have other obligations to worry about.

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[link] [comments]  I get paid hourly and work the agreed 40 hours per week Monday – Friday. Recently my salaried coworker left. Because we are understaffed (management won’t hire more people even when we express that we are drowning) and I helped him with a project, I got put in charge of that project. This project is known to be overcomplicated and have issues. I think my team lead thinks I’m available for on-call. (Should I be?) He texts me about the project after 5pm. I haven’t responded to any messages outside of working hours, thus far. I don’t know how to say I’m not available off-hours, since there is an unwritten rule that since I’m in tech I need to be available to help. In stand-up at times, my team lead says to be available in case anything issues arise during the weekend and not to be far from our work laptops. How do I handle this? I don’t want to work overtime (and management generally does not allow it, but might make an exception for my case). How do I protect myself? How do I not get in trouble if the project goes down when I’m not available? Will I need to stuck it up during the week days – like if I get called on Tuesday I’ll need to answer after hours then Friday I leave early? What do I do when they call me for weekend work and I’ve already hit 40 hours? I want to avoid working evenings and weekends – I have other obligations to worry about. submitted by /u/ciaxtwo [link] [comments]

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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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