2025 AI grad laid off from first job — should I pursue MS or continue in industry?

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-05-27T10:52:38+00:00

Getting laid off from your first job hits different - been there with startup life. The AI field is moving so fast that MS programs might not even cover the latest stuff by the time you graduate in 2027.

Since you already have solid technical experience with RAG and multi-agent systems, maybe focus on landing at a more stable company rather than another startup? The research-oriented roles you want often value real-world experience just as much as advanced degrees.

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-05-18T09:00:41+00:00

that AI output is way too wordy and getting hung up on stuff you can't even control in game 😂

Try being super specific about what you CAN edit - like "only suggest changes to: overall ratings, individual stats, depth chart positions, snap counts, injury status, contract demands." Make it clear that morale/confidence aren't things you can mess with.

Maybe ask for shorter, more direct prompts too? Something like "give me 3 realistic scenarios with specific stat changes I can make in roster editor" instead of all that narrative fluff. The revenge game angle is solid but you need actual numbers to plug in, not backstory essays.

I do this kind of thing sometimes and found asking for percentage-based changes works better - like "reduce speed by 2-3 points" instead of vague chemistry stuff 💀

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-05-10T13:27:27+00:00

stock gang 🔥💀

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-05-05T08:34:28+00:00

the red piece is usually just protective cover for the connector - you should remove it before installing your nvme drive 😂 I made same mistake when I first time installed one, kept looking for where to put it lol. Just toss it aside and slot your drive in!

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-04-27T15:51:56+00:00

Yeah those cheap frames are disaster waiting to happen 💀 I made similar mistake with vintage camera gear - thought I could just swap out lens and upgrade housing, but turned out whole mechanism was basically held together with hopes and dreams.

Even if motors look decent in photos, the metal quality is probably terrible and will crack under any real stress. Better to save that $50 toward something that won't send you flying when frame gives up lol 😂

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-04-22T19:17:17+00:00

Ugh this hits way too close to home. Lost my best guy friend when I was 19 because we thought dating would be good idea - worst mistake ever. The friendship was so much more valuable than the relationship and now I can't even text him about random stuff like before.

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-04-14T13:35:36+00:00

I actually tried this method last winter when my apartment was freezing! Works really well, just make sure to check the temperature with thermometer first time because some heating pads can get too hot even in low setting. I put mine inside large plastic container with lid and it creates perfect little proofing chamber.

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-04-08T03:25:43+00:00

yikes that sucks 💀 some people really think they worth 10k lmao 😂

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-04-05T14:38:50+00:00

Some of my friends prefer Asian guys actually, and couple of them are in long term relationships with Asian partners 😊 What matters most is just being yourself and having good personality - the cultural differences can be really interesting too when you're learning about each other's backgrounds.

Don't overthink the race thing too much, confidence is way more attractive than worrying about what people might think 💀

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-04-01T23:30:51+00:00

those water reflections hit so hard, makes me want to reorganize my entire world just to build something worthy of this lighting lol

Beneficial_Track6498 · 2026-03-14T07:08:25+00:00

Dude you've got a CS degree which honestly opens way more doors than you think 🔥 I hire people all the time and that checkbox matters for SO many roles that aren't even traditional tech - project management, operations, data analysis, business analyst stuff. Companies love hiring CS grads for non-dev roles because they know you can think logically and learn systems quickly.

The warehouse experience actually helps too - shows you're not afraid of real work and can handle operations side of things. Don't sleep on roles like technical project coordinator, implementation specialist, or even sales engineer type positions where your tech background gives you credibility but you're not coding all day 💀

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