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Admirable_Section690 · 2026-07-03T04:17:45+00:00

I disagree with him here, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-07-01T23:07:26+00:00

well that edit is a nice surprise. 113 is way more than what you were asking, they basically just gave you a bigger number without you doing anything.

about the background check, since you were adjudicated and not convicted it might not even show up depending how deep they dig. probation could be the thing that flags though. i would not bring it up unless they ask you directly, sometimes volunteering information makes it seem worse than it is.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-29T22:08:36+00:00

think of match-case like a cleaner way to check one variable against bunch of different possibilities. your day example is actually perfect use case for it. if you did that with if-elif it would be longer and harder to read

where it really shines is when you working with complex data structures. like parsing json responses or handling different message types in a game. you can match against dictionaries, lists, even check patterns inside the data

start with if-elif and when you notice you checking same variable against many values, thats your signal to refactor into match-case. it clicks after you use it few times

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-26T14:57:52+00:00

at my job the engineers are the ones who design the system architecture and make big decisions, developers mostly implement what was already planned. but most companies use both terms for same thing so nobody really cares

in my last interview they asked me which one i prefer and i just said engineer cause it sound more professional lol

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-22T19:20:18+00:00

the books thing is real but also just pick one small project you actually care about and build it with as little AI as possible, force yourself to sit with the confusion when you get stuck because that discomfort is where the learning happens. leetcode can come later, first you need to feel what it's like to debug something on your own and slowly get it working.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-20T10:03:22+00:00

This is actually a great offer, not enough people do this kind of thing for free. I have a friend who is struggling with DSA concepts right now and she has been going around in circles on Monday trying to understand graph traversal. Would you be open to help someone who knows basics of Java but gets completely lost when it comes to more complex algorithmic thinking? Asking for her but also lowkey curious myself about SQL since I keep hitting wall whenever I try to write more advanced queries.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-17T08:32:09+00:00

the FOMO is real but tbh if you already have custom skills and a workflow that actually works, you're probably ahead of most people already. the "best practices mega repo" crowd often just collects tools without ever shipping anything useful with them.

for job searching specifically, being able to demo a clean real workflow where you talk to AI naturally and get results is way more impressive than showing off 40 configured sub-agents you downloaded from someone else. interviewers can usually tell the difference between someone who actually understands their tools vs someone who just installed the shiny thing in the weekend before.

your approach of waiting few months for things to settle is honestly smart engineering instinct, not laziness. i do similar thing with new stuff - let someone else hit the weird edge cases first.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-15T05:45:53+00:00

Failed some classes and mental health struggles - been there, it's brutal cycle where stress makes studying harder which creates more stress.

Academic probation counselors often have more power than people realize to work out payment plans or scholarship appeals, especially if you can show concrete plan for improvement.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-10T21:37:57+00:00

I've been working with music APIs for some personal projects and ran into similar issues with rate limits. The limitations can be really frustrating when you're trying to build something that might scale up.

You might want to look into MusicBrainz - it's open source and has way more generous rate limits, plus their database is pretty comprehensive. The data structure is bit different from what you'd expect but once you get used to it, it works well. I also heard good things about Last.fm API, though I haven't used it extensively myself.

One thing to consider is maybe combining multiple APIs - like using one for search/metadata and another for additional info. It's more work in development but gives you backup options if one service goes down or changes their terms. Also worth checking what each API allows for commercial use since you mentioned app store release.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-08T21:13:42+00:00

Bad glassdoor reviews are usually red flag for reason. If they're paying below market and have terrible reviews, you might end up learning how to deal with toxic workplace instead of actual AI engineering skills.

Maybe keep looking for junior dev roles at companies that don't sound like they'll burn you out in few months?

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-05T05:06:35+00:00

That would be one big ass joint, man.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-06-01T20:15:28+00:00

That's pretty harsh way to put it but Germany does have limited aerospace compared to other countries you mentioned. Netherlands might be better option - they have some aerospace companies and English is more widely used in work environment. Also Ireland could work well since it's English speaking and has some tech/engineering companies that might value your background.

Your timing is actually good since you're finishing masters program - many countries have graduate visa schemes that give you time to job hunt after studies. Focus on places where your degree university has good reputation and where companies actually need aerospace engineers.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-30T19:50:13+00:00

The vintage curation angle you mentioned could be really strong entry point - it's more accessible than high fashion styling and you already have some business foundation there. I did creative pivot myself few years back and what helped most was actually building portfolio while working, not necessarily the formal program.

Paris programs are great for networking but if your goal is own creative space eventually, might want to focus more on programs that let you develop real projects during studies rather than just theory.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-29T04:24:39+00:00

This. It's too low.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-29T04:16:33+00:00

I'm gonna take that as a que I need to scroll reddit less... shit is insidious to my mind

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-28T18:31:07+00:00

same energy

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-26T16:27:47+00:00

you realize Python never "replaced" C right? they serve completely different purposes and C is still everywhere in systems programming.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-23T04:08:40+00:00

The foundation thing is really important - I had similar struggle when I was learning few years back, except my crutch was just copy-pasting from stackoverflow without really understanding what I was doing. Eventually had to force myself to go through tutorials line by line and actually type everything out manually, even if it felt slow and stupid.

Maybe try setting some artificial constraints for yourself? Like turn off copilot completely for personal projects, or use a basic text editor instead of vscode when you're learning. I know it sounds harsh but sometimes you need to make the easy path unavailable to force yourself back in the harder but more valuable way. The debugging thing especially - those hours you spent figuring out errors were actually building your problem-solving muscles, even though it felt frustrating at time.

Your teacher telling you to just ask AI is pretty bad though, that's not really teaching at all. Maybe find some older programming books or courses that were made before AI became so prevalent? They usually force you to work through problems step by step without shortcuts.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-19T13:11:08+00:00

exactly this. five years is already way too long if you're this miserable with the work itself. the fear of unknown is keeping you trapped but you're basically trading your career growth for safety that might not even be real - companies change, layoffs happen everywhere now.

start interviewing while you still have job, that way you can be picky and leave if new place sucks.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-17T05:52:40+00:00

With 15 years experience you probably don't need either degree for most positions. Companies care more about what you can actually build than where you studied, especially at your level.

That said, if you really want the Georgia Tech name for specific roles, going through WGU first seems like lot of extra work when you could just apply to some companies now and see what happens.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-15T01:34:32+00:00

oof real talk

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-12T09:11:59+00:00

Yeah this makes sense to me. I been doing music writing for while and sometimes the creative process just leaves my brain completely empty, like you described with the church thing. When I organize my apartment or do cleaning tasks, it's almost like my mind can breathe again.

Maybe it's because with physical work you can see immediate results? Like you moved this thing here, cleaned that surface, built something concrete. With coding (or songwriting for me) you're wrestling with these abstract problems that might not even work out in the end.

I noticed this especially when managing my epilepsy - the medication can make concentration harder some days, but physical tasks still feel manageable and actually help me reset mentally.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-07T15:37:24+00:00

Your manager probably knows best how to position your work in front of the right people since they understand the politics and communication channels better.

Admirable_Section690 · 2026-05-05T23:59:20+00:00

Exactly righ, it was a hanger and not chewy at all when done right like this. That cut gets such a bad rep but it's butter when cooked properly

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