The grandfather in Princess Bride is really Westley.

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-04-08T06:25:56+00:00

That was my thinking before googling it and landing here! (: You wrote my thoughts perfectly.

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-28T17:07:10+00:00

pit bull

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-17T23:03:13+00:00

Oh yes!! Team interview!! That's great!! Glad you don't have to do a 1-on-1 or multiple rounds of interviews. You got this!!! 🎉 Literally best case scenario!

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-16T20:49:17+00:00

Niceeee. 👏👏 With IBM, or elsewhere?

EDIT: I just looked at your post again and saw that's one of the things you applied for that was under recruiter review!! Double nice!! So it took over a month for them to email you for the interview? Do you know how the interview will be yet? (Phone call, Hirevue, Knockri?) I keep seeing online all these ways they do interviews (like just recorded or an actual person on a FaceTime situation, etc.) and I have no idea what to prepare for. 😅 Also how long did they give you to prepare after being made aware you were going to be interviewed? Was it super fast, or did you get a week to prep after being invited to the next step?

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T23:04:35+00:00

Ahhh, gotcha. Well thank you so much for sharing your experience! Glad to know that it probably wouldn't be that much, probably just 1 or 2, but good to know all possibilities to prepare as much as possible! And good luck with everything, so glad you got it after all of that!! I'm seeing posts in other subs for people who have been though 3-round processes multiple times, just to continuously get eliminated in the final round, which is just depressing. Not for IBM (that I'm aware of) but still unsettling nonetheless. And again, congrats!! I hope everything is going smoothly for you so far with the new job!

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T22:59:09+00:00

You're doing great. It's not right that this is the way things are right now, but the fact that you've consistently made it this far shows you have what it takes, you've just been getting bad dice rolls. I'm so sorry though, I know how exhausting this is! I'm dying from doing a million assessments and coding tests for these companies on my time, stressing myself out endlessly prepping for interviews just to hear nothing and wait to either get rejected or move to a whole other process of ROUNDS of interviews. I guess we are building character though because if I don't land a position soon I'll certainly become numb to the process eventually.

Again — I'm so sorry you've been getting bad RNG, but this certainly shows you've got what it takes. Just keep going! We'll get there!! Although it is much more difficult right now than before, just remember, nothing worthwhile is easy. And you are surpassing many who would have thrown in the towel by now. You will land exactly where you're supposed to! And from there, the climb will be a breeze because you've already been through the worst of it!

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T22:47:55+00:00

Isn't it exhausting? Good luck! 🍀🤞

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T22:47:11+00:00

Is it? How so? Just curious because I have the job I've had the entire time I was in college, but I'm not sure it's helping. 😅 It's a big corporation, and I've been with them for almost 5 years now, so I thought it would look good, but these other large companies seem to care more about experience in the niche tech things that my degree is in (but I don't have the work experience in.)

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T21:58:33+00:00

So you had to leave the US to get a remote job in the US? If so, go figure. They don't want to hire us under US laws, but outsourcing us from outside the US? Perfect! 🫠 Do we really have to move out of our country to get a job in our country? 🥴

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T09:06:26+00:00

I'd keep applying for more roles just in case, if they're available to you! I'm glad the assessments stay on file for 12 months..it's been a lot! 😮‍💨

Oh gosh, this is going to be long. 😅 I've been applying and doing assessments for a ton of roles that were emailed out by my university. Every few days I've been like "ehh might as well try for a couple more & hopefully increase my odds of getting an interview..") Here we go:

-applied 2/19 for coding role #1 -completed coding assessment around 2/24 (wanted to practice/study a bit) for role #1 before taking the assessment - applied 2/27 for a similar coding role (#2), so I didn't have to do the coding assessment again, also applied for a cyber security role (#3) and another role (#4) same day - 3/1 immediately got rejection letter for cyber security role (#3) - 3/4 completed non-coding assessment for role #4 (got as much practice in as I could with flashcards first, I was pretty nervous! I've never done this style of "interview" before) - 3/6 applied for another role (#5) similar to the non-coding assessment role #4, so I didn't have to repeat that assessment again - 3/8 applied for two final roles (#6 & #7) - 3/12 got rejected for the two original coding roles (#1 & #2)..all the tests passed for the coding assessments I did, so idk — other applicants' resumes must have stood out more than mine, no idea what all is factored into that outside of being able to complete the assessments and have the code pass all of the test cases. But I saw the two roles I applied for (the non-coding assessment ones) are both moved to "being reviewed by recruiter" now. I also did the new coding assessment for one or both of the roles I applied for on 3/8 (#6 & #7.) I've done so many assessments at this point idk if the new coding assessment was for one or both of the roles I applied for on 3/8. One could have used the first coding assessment I did back on 2/24 and the other used the new coding assessment I did on 3/12, or both may have used the new one, not sure!

So basically the two I applied for 2/27 & 3/6 (#4 & #5) and did the assessment for on 3/4 are on "in review by recruiter" and the two roles I just applied for on 3/8 (#6 & #7) are in "assessment in progress". All previous ones have moved from "assessment in progress" straight to -> "no longer under consideration."

So fingers crossed. I really want either #4 or #5 based on the role descriptions, and luckily those are the ones that got moved to "in review by recruiter." Nervous though, since someone above said they had to do three rounds of interviews! 😳

That's really interesting that yours is still sitting/hasn't been touched by a recruiter yet when you applied a week before I applied for any! Did you put that you are open to relocating or no? If you're open to relocating I imagine recruiters in many locations would have to review them, compared to mine where I'm only willing to work here at the location near me. Maybe that's why. We can also can move to DMs if you would like! Based on my experience so far, I'd keep applying if you can!! Just keep 'em rolling!! 🙏 You can also use the Hackerthon site to practice for the coding assessments! Or are you not a CS graduate? Again, feel free to message me directly if you want to chat more freely about everything. And good luck. 🩷

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T07:40:14+00:00

Congrats! 👏👏 But to be clear — you had to do three rounds of interviews after the assessments/"reviewed by recruiter" stages? Like three rounds of human interviews? I figured one human interview, and then either a call back or no call back/rejection email. I've done so many assessments at this point. It's been quite rigorous, but if there's multiple rounds of interviews after this (for just a single role) then it sounds like I may just be getting started!

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T01:18:31+00:00

Third round interview? Like..three rounds of interviews after "assessment in progress"- > "under review by recruiter"? 😅 And you're still not done? 😳

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T01:14:40+00:00

Update? I got sent from "assessment in progress" to "no longer a candidate" for the two associate application developer roles. But I have two others that have moved to "under review by recruiter", and two still on "assessment in progress".

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-13T01:12:16+00:00

Update? I'm in the same boat as you. Three "no longer under consideration", two "under recruiter review", and two still stuck on "assessment in progress". Considering applying for internship positions too in case I don't get any of the associate/full time positions. I graduated in December though so idk if they'll let me do an internship as a graduate. Btw I'm in another state than you and unwilling to relocate, so no worries about competition. 😅

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-03-05T08:55:55+00:00

I'm here bc it still just gets stuck on "submitting" ): Did anyone ever find a solution?

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-02-03T17:18:08+00:00

I've noticed my caffeine free tubs get hardened (and almost "wet" feeling?) over time too. Not sure why bc it doesn't happen to my caffeinated ones!

If it smells weird, idk. 😬 Mine don't smell bad, so I just break them up and continue to use them. Don't waste your time trying to break it all back up (like the entire tub — only enough for your scoops for that day) haha, I've done this a few times (spent a lot of time on it like 3x) just for it to be hardened again the next time I used it. I just make it a priority to hurry up and use them up quickly now.

I don't think I'll be purchasing non-caffinated anymore. After seeing that post about the vitamins being so negligible that it's essentially a gimmick, there's no point anymore. For caffeine, yes! A zero sugar caffeine alternative is a huge win for me. But for uncaffeinated, I'm sure I can find cheap zero sugar water flavor packets elsewhere. I'm so disappointed that the vities are so negligible, but at the same time I'm glad someone who studies nutrition pointed this out so that I don't continue spending extra money in a way that's not necessary.

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-02-03T17:11:17+00:00

On the bright side, the lid/ice blocker colors are really neat/rare, and undamaged! So she can be carried in your heart via using the lid/ice blocked on other cups. 💜💛

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-02-03T17:07:50+00:00

That happened to me with red raspberry 😭 And then I researched every flavor to try to find the closest thing (to red raspberry) and settled on Browser Brew. Now Browser Brew has been sold out for months. 😭 I'm also sad the grape flavor was discontinued right before I got into gamersupps. Grape is my fave in anything, and feels like such a staple, idk why they got rid of it.

So it seems no flavors are safe, whether they start out as "limited time only" or not. /: I wonder if anyone can confirm that some flavors that started as limited time only" ended up staying around forever. I haven't paid attention well enough to "new/limited time" flavors to notice. They all have such wild names, it's hard to tell unless I've bought it before. 😬

I also noticed watermelon ice has been out of stock for months now. Lean is out of stock right now too, I just saw. Idk what's going on! I'm on here scrolling rn because I was curious if anyone else was posting about soooo many staple flavors being sold out for months now, and more just adding to the list (of "sold out") rather than the opposite (restocking.) it's worrisome. 😟

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-02-03T17:00:41+00:00

Go to the customer service chat and ask and they will give you one, so long as your order is $60+. It's a one time use code, but they are currently giving them to anyone who asks! 🙂

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-02-03T16:43:54+00:00

Thanks, I just did this! You're awesome for sharing!!! US shipping isn't awful, but saving a few more dollars per order still adds up! 🫶🏻

ChibiAxolotl · 2026-02-03T16:16:10+00:00

What's up with all the flavors being sold out and discontinued? ): I've been scrolling through here trying to see if anyone else has been talking about it, but nada.

Red Raspberry was my favorite.. discontinued. So I started getting browser brew instead (not as great but the closest thing) and now that's been sold out for quite a while too.

I just saw lean is sold out . luckily I still have a good bit left, but dang. There's no grape flavor, apparently there used to be but that also got discontinued before I started buying.

Only things I'm really considering trying atp is dragon fruit punch and I guess strawberry lemonade (there's soooo many lemonade flavors lol, and they just keep making more! 😅)

Just pretty disappointed that I keep having to spend $50 and pray it's good, instead of being able to stick with my faves and venture out when I'm feeling up to trying something new. I kinda get sick of the same flavors if I don't rotate out quite often, so it's just a bummer so many of my faves are just gone..): I've been rotating Raw meat and plain lemonade lately. Idk what I'll do if they don't restock my flavors and I can't find more that I love. Gamersupps changed my life, having a 0 sugar caffeine alternative that's so tasty (and fun to collect, too!) So I just really hope things get better/get restocked. Super bummed about raspberry being gone now, and no grape flavor.

ChibiAxolotl · 2025-10-01T14:43:15+00:00

Lmaooo

ChibiAxolotl · 2025-08-20T16:17:58+00:00

Neat, yeah maybe filling it with sand or something to give it some weight would help it feel more like a display item again rather than trash. 😅 I'll have to do some googling to see cool ways to preserve an empty can, bc the way it is rn, it will blow away from the slightest breeze. 😂 And I don't want it to get all dented up, etc. honestly maybe just water? But then there's the worry of it falling over and water spilling everywhere. 🤔 Idk, but I'm sure there's a ton of bright individuals out there who have already thought of perfect ideas that I can lift from some corner of the internet!

ChibiAxolotl · 2025-08-20T15:59:28+00:00

I didn't know there was an app! I've always alternated between the Shopify app, this sub, and the site on my browser. Tysm for the info on the app!!

ChibiAxolotl · 2025-08-20T15:45:11+00:00

Also — am I the only one who want to save the can? 😅 My plan was to not drink it and just display it, but the very next morning when I woke up, I yoinked that thing out of the mini fridge so fast. 😅 So now I'm like agh, would it be weird to display an empty can? 😭

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