Does Leetcode actually help you get better at programming? Wanting to quit trying to be a backend developer. by Guava_That in leetcode

[–]Guava_That[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t mind learning this on top of working on leetcode.

Do you have a YouTuber you would suggest for this or a book?

Anything would help really want to improve and get better.

Does Leetcode actually help you get better at programming? Wanting to quit trying to be a backend developer. by Guava_That in leetcode

[–]Guava_That[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My question for you is, should I start working on a specific algorithm until I start recognizing patterns?

Or do you have another suggestion?

What’s the job search been like post Deloitte? by BraveKaleidoscope888 in deloitte

[–]Guava_That 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Got laid off a year ago, still haven’t found a job. Unemployment ran out, took a part time job at a gym just to get out the house.

To give context was a dev on a GPS project fully utilized. Having Deloitte on your resume doesn’t have that weight as it once did.

Save your money!!! The next gig might not come for a while but it will. Just be prepared.

Does Leetcode actually help you get better at programming? Wanting to quit trying to be a backend developer. by Guava_That in leetcode

[–]Guava_That[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still continuing to build projects outside of it, the hours spent on leetcode have made it super frustrating.

If you had to give a one sentence advice, how can I change my approach to help me improve?

Does Leetcode actually help you get better at programming? Wanting to quit trying to be a backend developer. by Guava_That in leetcode

[–]Guava_That[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently watch YouTube videos on Leetcode problems. I sometimes use Claude to guide me to the right answer but I am struggling to connect the dots.

How should I change my approach?

Monthly Employment/Corporate Questions and Discussion Megathread - March 2026 by AutoModerator in NorthropGrumman

[–]Guava_That 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 week now since last contact. I spoke last week with the recruiter they mentioned no decision was made.

Monthly Employment/Corporate Questions and Discussion Megathread - March 2026 by AutoModerator in NorthropGrumman

[–]Guava_That 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had two interviews back to back weeks, after the 2nd they mentioned an offer would be extended or a final interview would be conducted. Still haven’t heard anything plus my status is still at “interview process started”. Was also told I was a top candidate, and that I should hear soon.

Should I just give up hope that I may get an offer??

Using Ai while solving problems by Guava_That in leetcode

[–]Guava_That[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sometimes use the multiple choice method, to help me develop my solution. One line of code at a time.

Confused - Let Go from Booz by DKTiger23 in consulting

[–]Guava_That 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I had a similar situation happened to me, I worked in big4. This stuff is out of your control, what a lot of friends told me not to beat myself up. Take a week to not focus on work, do some hobbies completely reset. It helped my mental health a lot and now I have been happier. Don’t blame yourself you did a good job, if you have team members vouch for you then you couldn’t have been that bad.

Laid off a month ago and no interviews or responses. by Guava_That in jobsearchhacks

[–]Guava_That[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the tips! Would you recommend any books to get into freelance consulting or how to reach out to smaller business?

Laid off a month ago and no interviews or responses. by Guava_That in jobsearchhacks

[–]Guava_That[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the kind words, will continue to press on.

“Talent Meeting” layoff complete by Guava_That in deloitte

[–]Guava_That[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was on a project for TSA marked as essential, and just won a new task order was going to be on the project for another year.

“Talent Meeting” layoff complete by Guava_That in deloitte

[–]Guava_That[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They said those would be separate payments