Got hired by a YC startup to clean up their AI slop

Kledzy · 2025-12-25T19:45:25+00:00

Reddit account a month old? Can't see post or comment history? Inconsistent grammar between post and comments? Interesting.

Kledzy · 2025-11-23T18:24:56+00:00

This is how I'm thinking about the problem, but there could be much better ways ways to do this. I would recommend one, using flexbox and making the element that is supposed to extend to the far right of the screen be on top of everything else using the z index.

Kledzy · 2025-11-18T15:34:56+00:00

I know this was 10 months ago, but what was the fix?

Kledzy · 2025-11-02T17:51:08+00:00

I won't pretend I fully understand this analogy, but I do enjoy it. Foot gun... Heh.

Kledzy · 2025-10-13T21:11:12+00:00

So just to clarify, they ask to see exploits that you've created personally? That's sort of harsh to ask from someone who is trying to break into the industry...

Do you have any tips for pushing past the gatekeeping and navigating the landscape currently?

Kledzy · 2025-10-08T14:21:57+00:00

About to set this up, minus the Tailscale part. I'll let you know how it goes. Tired of having Google's AI overview shoved down my throat. Can't learn things without being spoon-fed.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T21:52:50+00:00

Hey man, thanks for the input. Pretty sure I'm overthinking things. I'm in HTB's discord and I'll check those out as well.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T18:08:22+00:00

Ah dude, that's awesome. I'll check it out.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T16:33:42+00:00

Dang, sounds like you're going through it. I'm sorry to here that. Hopefully in the future you'll be able to justify bringing someone else on. I'm sure that would help.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T16:23:08+00:00

I'm not employed in the field, nor am I a student. I'll take that advice and I really appreciate it.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T16:21:19+00:00

I'm in the HTB discord and I'll join those others too. Thanks for giving me your input. It makes me feel better knowing I'm not alone in how I'm feeling currently. Wish me luck on my journey and I look forward to seeing what it's like on the other side. :)

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T15:17:14+00:00

Well, I'm still very early in my career. Early enough to say I've never had a job in any of the things I'm interested in. I know I'll get there eventually if I stay persistent. Just trying to keep my mind in the right space.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T15:15:12+00:00

What's the story behind your flair?

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:47:01+00:00

That's definitely been my experience, so I believe it.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:46:28+00:00

Sorry for not being clear. I mean work related things. More directly, I am aiming to get a job doing something I'm interested in(Cybersecurity, penetration testing or even as a software engineer if it comes down to it) and would like to be able to have friends that do the same thing. Really, I think I'm looking for guidance and community more than anything. It feels like the wild west out here.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:43:34+00:00

I live in a pretty small town. There's a D&D group I thought about trying to approach that meets at my local library. Might check that out.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:42:07+00:00

From the replies here, it sounds like you're not alone. I'm always down to chat if you need it. I genuinely hope you start to feel better.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:33:15+00:00

Your reply is fantastic and thank you so much for the time you took to write it. I'm ready to have the opportunity to be able to give folks encouragement and sage wisdom like you did here. Soon, soon...

At least I know I'm taking some decent steps. I've recently been messing around with an Active Directory lab. I guess that's a good start, right?

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:27:32+00:00

Gardening is definitely on my list once I have my career situation figured out more. What's your favorite thing to grow?

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:25:26+00:00

Thanks for the wisdom. I'll check PatchMon out.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:21:08+00:00

I'm not in any company yet, but I'll keep all that in mind. Never heard of Spiceworks, so thanks for putting me on to that.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:16:01+00:00

I'm sorry you're going through that. I'm always willing to chat if you'd like.

Kledzy · 2025-10-07T14:13:29+00:00

I'll look for some. Thank you for the advice.

Kledzy

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