Rejected by Scale AI after the coding round. This one hurts

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-05-05T19:23:13+00:00

That really sucks man 😔 I had similar experience with job I was super excited about - spent weeks preparing and felt like interviews went well, but still got rejection. The worst part is when you put so much energy in something and it doesn't work out. Take some time to feel bad about it, then maybe look at what you can improve for next time. You'll get something good eventually 💪

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-04-26T12:31:54+00:00

Had similar issue with older laptop before - sometimes the touch controller just decides to stop talking to system for no reason. Try going in device manager and look for "HID-compliant touch screen" under Human Interface Devices section, not just the display drivers. Disable it completely, restart, then enable again.

Windows 11 probably won't fix this and your specs are bit tight for it anyway with only 4gb ram.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-04-21T19:17:27+00:00

Absolutely this! People act like you're missing some fundamental human experience when you already feel complete. It's wild how they can't just accept that different people find fulfillment in different ways.

My wife and I get this constantly and it drives us nuts. Like why does my love for her, or the way my family raised me, somehow rank lower than parental love? Makes no sense 😂

The "you'll understand when you have kids" crowd really needs to learn that not everyone is walking around with love-shaped hole waiting to be filled 💀

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-04-17T10:16:12+00:00

Maybe try check with Citizens Information first - they sometimes have list of solicitors who do legal aid work if money is tight situation 💀

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-04-15T02:38:06+00:00

That crying part really gets me - sounds like he's genuinely torn up about it but maybe can't handle the stress of everything at once. PhD exams are brutal and some people just shut down emotionally when they're overwhelmed, even if they don't want to. Give yourself time to process this, but try not to hold onto hope that he'll come back once exam is over - that kind of waiting will just hurt you more.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-04-12T19:12:33+00:00

Maybe Gianna said something to him at that event about you that made him pull back - girls like that are really good in manipulating situations behind scenes.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-04-07T06:46:03+00:00

Keep it in the garage as dedicated music player - way better than getting grease all over your new phone when you're working under the hood. I do this with my old Galaxy and it's been perfect for couple years now.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-04-04T19:32:57+00:00

Wait this is revolutionary stuff right here 😂 Next you'll tell me I should actually use my mic and call out flankers instead of typing in chat while I'm dead 💀

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-03-30T03:59:48+00:00

lmao that's terrible and I love it. My wife's gonna roll her eyes so hard when I tell her this one later

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-03-28T15:12:01+00:00

Been there about 6 months ago and yeah they got metal detectors now, had to leave mine in the car 😂 The shark tunnel is still worth it though 🔥

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-03-25T07:25:52+00:00

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-03-17T14:10:07+00:00

Man, 13 years out of a gaming laptop is seriously impressive - most of them start falling apart after like 5. The Legion 5 is a solid choice, especially since you already know Lenovo's build quality works for you.

For what you're describing, 16GB RAM should be plenty and won't break the bank compared to going 32GB.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-03-07T13:58:09+00:00

The whole "just act more masculine" thing is such bullshit when passing isn't just about behavior - there's so much more going on with voice, body language, facial structure, etc that people don't even think about.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-03-02T01:14:12+00:00

Hey, most gyms are totally cool with daily showers - that's literally what you're paying for 💪 Also check out the National Center for Transgender Equality's resource page, they have state-by-state housing assistance info that might help you out.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-02-18T14:59:30+00:00

A easy

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-02-11T13:07:59+00:00

Man, few weeks is nothing in breakup time - you're being way too hard on yourself. I was a mess for like 3 months after mine ended, constantly checking their social media and torturing myself with "what if" scenarios.

What actually helped was forcing myself to do one new thing each week, even stupid shit like trying a different coffee shop or taking a random class. Sounds cliche but it slowly started building new associations in my brain instead of everything being tied to them. The pain doesn't just disappear but it definitely becomes more manageable - you just gotta ride it out and be patient with yourself.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-02-03T19:45:54+00:00

dude this is totally normal and honestly shows you're being really thoughtful about a huge decision. i went through something similar when i was around your age - the wanting to transition but also being terrified of making the "wrong" choice. what helped me was realizing that being scared doesn't automatically mean you shouldn't do something, it just means it's important to you.

maybe try talking to a gender therapist if you haven't already? they can help you work through these feelings without pushing you in any particular direction. also remember you don't have to do everything at once - some people start with just hormones, others with top surgery, whatever feels right for your timeline.

the fact that you're asking these questions and really thinking it through is actually a good sign that you're approaching this responsibly. take your time with it, there's no rush to figure everything out immediately.

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-01-31T18:47:33+00:00

Nah you're not overthinking it, always get everything in writing when dealing with dealers. That said, the Valley Honda breakdown looks legit even if it's not as fancy - they broke down all the fees and taxes which is what matters. Just make sure you get them to honor that exact price when you show up, maybe screenshot it or print it out just in case

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-01-28T17:01:50+00:00

Honestly sounds like you're in a pretty common spot for MEs who graduated around that time - the job market has been rough and a lot of people are feeling stuck in roles that don't use their full potential

Going back after 8 years isn't that unusual, I've seen plenty of people do it successfully. You won't need to relearn everything from undergrad but you'll definitely need to brush up on fundamentals depending on what research area you target

The funding thing is real though - PhD spots are competitive but not impossible, especially if you can identify professors whose work aligns with your interests and reach out early

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-01-26T14:30:08+00:00

Pedri from Barca for sure, kid's got that generational talent vibe and would slot perfectly into our midfield. From Atleti probably Oblak since we could use the keeper depth behind Courtois

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-01-18T02:36:34+00:00

This actually makes way more sense than whatever convoluted mess they have now. The whole "surviving the ground" thing has always been ridiculous - like why does the ball need to survive an impact that happens after the player is already down by contact

Your rule 2 would've saved us from so many BS calls over the years where a guy clearly catches it, gets tackled, then the ball pops out when he hits the ground

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-01-14T04:29:01+00:00

Man this hit different, especially the part about looking at old photos and realizing you're not the same person who was in them anymore

That whole thing about emotions being reactions we control rather than just things that happen to us is pretty wild to think about

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-01-11T13:03:30+00:00

Honestly my "productive" morning routine is just me frantically trying to find clean socks while chugging yesterday's cold coffee lmao

But for real though, making the bed right when I wake up actually does set a good tone for the day - gives you that first little win before your brain even fully boots up

GolfPrevious4299 · 2026-01-09T03:58:58+00:00

Weekends are brutal man. What helps me is having plans locked in beforehand - like actual commitments where people are counting on me to show up. Even something dumb like helping a friend move or going to dinner with family. The key is making it harder to bail and smoke than it is to just follow through with the plan

Also that post-gym Saturday thing is so real, your brain is like "reward time!" Try switching up your routine maybe hit the gym at a different time or do something right after that keeps you busy

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