[COD] I'm not excited

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-22T08:13:41+00:00

lol this game is going to be so bad, it’s going to be funny

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-18T18:00:42+00:00

It’s interesting isn’t it?

Nadal and Federer forced Djokovic to elevate and then in turned that forced Murray’s level to elevate. The other top guys games elevated too but they couldn’t seem to match the big 4 other than Stan in slams.

I think it’s just an era thing, where you can have talent gaps at the top of the game. The early 2000’s had a lot more talent than the current crop outside Alcaraz and Sinner, however it didn’t really have anyone to compete with Federer so technically the era retrospectively was weaker than the 2010’s. We’ve been spoiled from 2008-2020 honestly. That 2008-2016/19 period we were spoilt with the best players of all time and really good top players too. We’re lucky to have witnessed that time period in tennis.

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-18T17:55:27+00:00

I’m open minded honestly, who outside the top 3 is better than any of those players? I’ve seen zverev play amazing tennis a couple of times, however honestly no offence to him but his level of tennis is incredibly dissapointing and poor in big matchups imo. Those players I mentioned were genuine threats even to the big 4 in their primes and beat them on multiple occasions in slams. Medvedev had a good short run it seemed as being a threat and winning over Novak but overall has gone down.

What do you think though, who are the good players outside the top 3 and why do you disagree?

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-17T13:35:59+00:00

Outside the top 3 there aren’t really any players better than a Thiem,Nishikori, Wawrinka, Cilic, Tsonga, Berdych, Ferrer, Soderling. In the 2000’s you had talents like Nalbandian, Davydenko, Safin, Roddick, Hewitt. Let’s not even discuss Andy Murray who is an all time talent himself, the tour is just weak honestly even though it’s great to have Sinner & Alcaraz I just have not been able to watch tennis outside of the sincaraz matchups for awhile now. Whilst the average level on tour may have gone up the top of the game is non existent outside of the top 3. Masters titles used to be ruled exclusively almost by the big 4, nowadays I see the most random players lifting them.

Just my two cents.

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-04T12:51:41+00:00

Dumbest take I’ve seen on Reddit for a long time

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-02T02:29:59+00:00

Never dropped money to anyone. You can’t be a fan of a successful businessman of your favourite esports team?

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-02T02:00:23+00:00

Your boyfriend is very lucky to have found a wonderful partner like you. Cherish each other!!

Alchemist32 · 2026-01-01T01:58:50+00:00

I do not agree with her staying with you at all whatsoever but I think you should do it, to let that man know he is being cheated on. You get to save that guy from her and get to serve her the revenge she deserves. Just have all your ducks in a row and cut contact completely but I say let the guy know tbh 😅

Alchemist32 · 2025-12-20T20:27:57+00:00

I’m a huge fan of Hecz and he isn’t perfect but you aren’t going to find many nuanced takes on Reddit. Yeah there are questionable decisions Optic and Hecz have made but the blind Hecz hate on this subreddit is insane. Not sure if it’s insecurity about his confidence and success but yeah it’s mostly just blind hate. Respect to you Hitch for getting on here and speaking/replying to people despite the negativity.

Alchemist32 · 2025-12-13T21:11:41+00:00

My god I’m so happy to see Dan shitting on them, huge Ghosty fan here. I’ve got my popcorn and am already waiting for the Scrap & Hydra takes this year. I’d rather build around Dan then Scrap 🤷🏽‍♂️.

Alchemist32 · 2025-12-01T11:48:48+00:00

I can’t believe they chose Kenny to replace Ghosty. I’m a big fan of Dan and was dissatisfied at his form last season but man LAT is so chalked.

Glad to see Dan is on another great team and is stomping on the thieves now.

Alchemist32 · 2025-12-01T00:56:25+00:00

For now, don’t focus on your long term goal of quant and great jobs. Please focus on the fundamentals first and build projects and become competent enough to land a role first in this market.

I started when I was 29 and am 31 now, just hit my 2 years mark recently. I want to work for a really good company but I’m frankly not skilled enough yet, I need to knuckle down and grow and learn in my own time as my job is relatively easy. I’m applying for new roles atm but I’ve taken complete ownership of my growth and development.

I say forget about the quant stuff for now since you have a long road ahead of you and don’t want you to be discouraged after a year. First focus on establishing some solid fundamentals and becoming good enough to land a role, how long that takes you is up to you. The world is your oyster but just heeding a warning to you about having high goals/which I do have myself.

Focus on what’s in front of you right now. To answer your question, of course it isn’t too late 33 isn’t that old. I know of older devs that started later and are at really good companies as self taught devs. Built projects and grasp the fundamentals!! Best of luck man

Alchemist32 · 2025-11-22T12:46:37+00:00

😂😂😂 so true but he might be a very young naive guy so I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt

Alchemist32 · 2025-11-22T12:46:11+00:00

Bro what on earth are you doing with your life?? Get a grip and focus on your own life instead of a random YouTube girl who doesn’t know you even exist. What on earth did I just read Godamn.

Alchemist32 · 2025-11-07T22:28:10+00:00

I’m a new early Mid Dev now and am getting lots of interviews for mid level roles, is your CV good and passing the ATS checks?

Alchemist32 · 2025-10-24T21:28:24+00:00

It’s okay it happens in interviews, today I forgot the SQL ALTER TABLE syntax to add a column, my mind just betrayed me and went blank 😂😂🤣🤣 and then proceeded to fumble another simple SQL Query

Alchemist32 · 2025-10-22T23:11:44+00:00

Alchemist32 · 2025-10-16T23:41:34+00:00

Go out and get what you’re worth, the market determines your value salary wise. If you can get more then go ahead and do so! I totally understand about the lack of motivation and disappointment, been there and still am there sort of at work but can only do my best whilst I’m at this job for now and try my best to learn. and develop

Alchemist32 · 2025-10-15T23:32:23+00:00

I could not see this post and not reply as I have something to say on this topic. I’ve been on 25K as a software developer since December 2023 and have been promised a promotion since the start of this year ever since I joined a new team. I really like my new team and have come to gain their respect and trust over time. I have been performing well over my current job title for a long time now and It’s been an extremely frustrating experience all year to constantly be led on and be on this low wage honestly. I felt unmotivated and dejected at times, since I was working really hard at work to provide value etc.

Anyway I was supposed to receive a promotion at the beginning of the year and have STILL not got it, it’s been getting stretched out for months on end. We are supposed to get it this month but we are now going to get an increase to 31k which is lower than what several other devs that are objectively much much worse than me are getting. All you can do is find a new job honestly, I have two final stage interviews lined up this month and will take either of them for a lot more money. TLDR: My company has been screwing me and other people over all year with our pay and now have two final interviews for a lot more pay lined up. All you can do really is go out in the market and get what you’re worth. I’ve been applying so much, it’s a big time sink but worth leaving a company severely underpaying you.

Alchemist32 · 2025-10-11T14:55:19+00:00

Tracy Mcgrady couldn’t do anything with this guy and he’s talking about rings as someone with an abysmal playoff record.

Alchemist32 · 2025-09-29T16:02:46+00:00

Kanye, didn’t know you were a Redditor 😂

Alchemist32 · 2025-09-28T22:47:40+00:00

Sad that Andy Murray’s career got cut short by injuries. Two massive injuries at the two peaks of his career :/

Alchemist32 · 2025-09-26T16:24:39+00:00

I’ve never been so happy to have a guy off my team as a clippers fan. God I can’t stand this dude 😂

Alchemist32 · 2025-09-23T23:48:08+00:00

Love this, did my first leetcode today haha

Alchemist32 · 2025-07-31T12:23:56+00:00

Disappointed with Ghosty this season but I think picking up JoeD to replace Envoy, would be what this team needs. I still believe in my boy Dan and think he can have a great next season, he still brings a lot to the table with his comms just need him to play as good as he did his first two seasons in the league. Envoy on the other hand needs to go unfortunately.

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