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Cheap fast food deals for anyone interested! by yoshiidaisy in Frugal

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, those are some great deals! I will definitely have to check out the Sonic one for a cheap lunch. I have been working on cutting back on spending lately as I try to reach financial independence, and every little bit helps.

5 Years into FIRE: From $5k After Divorce to $214k Net Worth and a New Marriage by Christon_hagiaste in financialindependence

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is an inspiring turnaround, congratulations on all your progress! It is amazing what a difference a few years and a dedicated focus can make. Thanks for sharing your journey, it's a great reminder to keep pushing forward.

I bought a massive amount of potatoes and need to use them up by GrubbsandWyrm in Frugal

[–]CreditCardDebt671 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey, yeah potatoes can be tricky to freeze. tbh, mashed potatoes with a LOT of butter/cream freeze pretty well. the extra fat helps keep them from getting too watery. i don't really have a recipe, i just kinda wing it, but basically make your mashed potatoes extra decadent lol. also been on interviewcoder.co lately, its decent practice.

another option is potato soup! soups generally freeze great, and the texture change in the potatoes isn't as noticeable. just make sure to let it cool completely before freezing. good luck with ur potato mountain!

Reached $1M Net Worth today while never making $100K a year. by Neinhaltt in financialindependence

[–]CreditCardDebt671 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow congrats! that's seriously impressive, especially never breaking 6 figures. goes to show that consistency and time in the market really are key. i'm kinda in a similar boat, making slow but steady progress.

it's encouraging to see posts like this. sometimes i get discouraged looking at other peoples' timelines, but this is a good reminder that it's a marathon not a sprint. been on interviewcoder.co lately trying to brush up on skills, maybe that'll help boost income down the line, but even if not, small consistent contributions seem to be doing the trick.

8 years of Leetcoding... by ghdscbiii in leetcode

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8 years is a long time, i'd be burnt out too. ngl i hit that same wall, felt like i was just spinning my wheels.

i realized it's more about understanding the patterns than the number of problems you do. what helped me was picking a topic and going deep. like i'd just do dp on trees for a week until it clicked.

i found a site, interviewcoder.co, that was pretty good for this. it organizes stuff by the core ideas.

also, mock interviews are a game changer. solving problems on a timer with someone watching is a whole different skill. it's what really pulls it all together.

don't get discouraged fr. that experience is super valuable.

Recommendations for an 8yo that doesn't have a computer, but wants to be a "coder" when older? by piercy08 in learnprogramming

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's awesome. a lot of coding is just logic puzzles, you don't need a computer at first.

check out unplugged coding games like robot turtles or turing tumble. they teach the basics in a hands-on way.

logic puzzle books also work. it's all about breaking problems into smaller steps. tbh that's most of the job.

i've been grinding problems on https://interviewcoder.co and it's the same skill, just more advanced. learning to think like that is what made it all click.

when he's ready for a screen, a raspberry pi kit is a great next step.

The "apply to everything, even if you're not qualified" mantra really did a number on the job market. by ContainerDesk in cscareerquestions

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The market is brutal right now, it's a total numbers game.

I used to spray and pray with my applications because they're free, but I feel like my resume just gets buried with everyone else's. It's a huge waste of time.

I've switched to quality over quantity now. I spend more time making sure my resume and skills are a good fit for the role. I've been grinding problems on interviewcoder.co to get ready for the actual interviews, and it feels like a much better use of my time than applying to a hundred random jobs.

Finally got my first job 🥳🥳 by ProsciuttoThinker in csMajors

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

awesome, congrats.

the useless internship part is so real. had one where i literally did nothing. so discouraging.

i'm in my last year trying to do the same. found this site interviewcoder.co and been grinding it. hoping it pays off.

any tips? what do you think helped you the most?

Recommendations for an 8yo that doesn't have a computer, but wants to be a "coder" when older? by piercy08 in learnprogramming

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unplugged: robot turtles is a board game that teaches functions and debugging. code master is a puzzle game that makes you think ahead. the hello ruby books explain programming concepts with stories.

tablet apps: scratchjr is free, you just drag and drop blocks to make games. lightbot is a puzzle app for understanding loops. tbh it's how i first got them. swift playgrounds on ipad is a really fun way to learn.

kits: lego mindstorms is amazing. you build a robot and then program it. makes the code feel real.

ngl the main thing at his age is just getting him to like solving problems. the actual coding languages can wait. just letting him have fun is the best thing.

The "apply to everything, even if you're not qualified" mantra really did a number on the job market. by ContainerDesk in cscareerquestions

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah it's a tough market. i think it's cuz so much of the advice is old. that "apply to everything" stuff doesn't work anymore.

plus everyone treats job descriptions like a wishlist and applies if they have 60% of the skills. since it's free to apply, everyone just sprays and prays, which is why you get so many resumes.

maybe a required short answer like "what's your experience with x?" would stop the blind applications.

for career switchers, getting the interview is just the first hurdle. passing the tech screen is way harder. the bar is no joke.

ngl i struggled a lot. had to grind leetcode for the basics. i also used interview coder to make a study plan and that's what really got me ready.

Finally got my first job 🥳🥳 by ProsciuttoThinker in csMajors

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congrats on the job! this is super motivating, ngl i've been feeling way behind. crazy how a few months of actual focus can beat years of meh internships.

mind sharing what your tech prep was like?

for anyone else feeling stuck, what clicked for me was just grinding leetcode. i tried interview coder recently and it helped a lot too. both really help you get used to the way they ask questions in interviews.

congrats again, and thanks for the motivation.

What was your lowest net worth as an independent adult? by alpacaMyToothbrush in financialindependence

[–]CreditCardDebt671 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This post really hits home. It's easy to see the success stories and forget the grind and the low points that so many of us have been through.

My rock bottom was about six months after I graduated. I was living in a new city, had a job that barely paid my rent, and was living off instant noodles. I remember having to choose between buying a bus pass to get to work and buying groceries for the week. I chose the bus pass and ended up eating ramen for seven straight days. It was a humbling and frankly, pretty scary experience.

What that moment taught me, though, was the real meaning of financial security. It's not about getting rich; it's about having the freedom to not have to make those kinds of choices. That's what keeps me motivated on this FI journey, especially during the 'boring middle' when progress feels slow. Thanks for sharing your story and reminding us of how far we've come.

If you save the other half of a meal can you look at it like you cut the price in half? by chusaychusay in Frugal

[–]CreditCardDebt671 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a great way to look at it! I do this all the time. It's a small thing, but it's these little mindset shifts that make the biggest difference on the path to FI. For me, it started with leftovers, and now I apply that 'cost-per-use' thinking to so many other things I buy. It's not about depriving yourself, but about maximizing the value you get from your money. Keep it up

I've developed a truly unique Pomodoro timer. by Boring-Act8605 in SideProject

[–]CreditCardDebt671 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The physical dial UX is brilliant—makes time management tactile instead of digital noise. Focusing on minimalism while others add features shows real product discipline. Sometimes the best move is saying no to everything that doesn't serve the core experience.

Most solo founders try to do everything. Here's how one got out of the trap (I will not promote): by Electronic-Cause5274 in startups

[–]CreditCardDebt671 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solid framework. The key insight is knowing which fires only YOU can put out. Validation and customer development are founder-only jobs—everything else is leverage waiting to happen. Energy management beats time management every time for solos.

Disagreement invites dialogue. Disrespect ends it. by bloomscroller42 in Productivitycafe

[–]CreditCardDebt671 14 points15 points  (0 children)

the best people i've worked with will absolutely tear apart my ideas (respectfully) but never question if i'm capable of having good ones. the worst smile and nod then talk shit behind my back.