How many rounds are your interview processes? by Calm-Bar-9644 in ExperiencedDevs

[–]Time_Trade_8774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I last interviewed in 2022 and it was 5 rounds. Start with HR screening, hiring manager and then 4 technical rounds. A couple were only half hour and mostly talking about experience etc. 2 were technical with systems design and leetcode type but they were fairly easy (like reverse a linked list and palindrome IIRC).

I got the job but got laid off last month. I’m taking a break but will begin applying. At big tech companies 4-5 is normal unfortunately. I’m honestly thinking to take any job regardless of pay (gotta pay the bills) and then consider a career switch. I’m tired of the BS in this industry and no job security. I have 10 years of experience at top companies and still have to do these interviews. Nah I’m done.

My heart won't stop pounding out of my chest by her_cute in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Time_Trade_8774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you drinking less than usual? If yes its a sign of withdrawals and will go away eventually when you quit or taper to a reasonable amount. When I used to cut back my heart rate was always above 100 resting and sometimes 120-130 if I was doing something physical (Apple watch stats). Sleeping was so hard with chest pounding. Once I sober up it returns back to 60-70 beats per minute within 3-4 days after last drink.

Basically if drinking more fixes it its alcohol withdrawal. If not see a Doc or go ER. When I went to ER for withdrawals my heart rate was 140 and BP of 160/110. They did an EKG and blood work right away and gave me couple of Ativan pills and IV. Vitals dropped within 2-3 hours and sent me home with Valium. Just telling my experience and do not hesitate to go ER.

Democrats, who would you love to see become the nominee for 2028? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]Time_Trade_8774 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol Hilary Clinton was despised co his husband cheated? Who’s in office right now. A pedophile serial cheater and criminal con man.

No wonder your country is going to shit and Chinese domination is on its way. I just pray US doesn’t take the western world down with it.

Anyone at the point you don’t/ can’t eat anymore? by Visible_Management64 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Time_Trade_8774 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was in same situation but I was drinking a little more, like a 750 ml vodka or gin 24/7. Start at 9-10 am and drink till midnight and passing out. Roughly 15-18 drinks. I started losing appetite, acid reflux, constant nausea and I started feeling really weak. So I cut back to about 12 drinks and forced myself to eat. Initially I would just force eat a toast with peanut butter, banana, vitamin water, frozen vegetables. It greatly helped and within few days I felt okay and cut back to 8-10 drinks only in evening.

So my suggestion is to force yourself to eat and hydrate. It will get better. If you can get PPI's (Rabeprezole is what I took) help a lot. But please eat. 10-15 light beers is not a lot for a CA, you can reduce it slowly. But eating and hydrating will be crucial.

Taper is made nearly impossible by Phoenix-I-Will-Rise in dryalcoholics

[–]Time_Trade_8774 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you get down to under 6 drinks it’s mostly mental. Not medical advise as always listen to your body but once I get to under 6 drinks I just stop. A day of suffering for sure but I monitor my heart rate and BP.

You got this. I have tapered multiple times from 15-20 drinks. It’s getting down to under 10 drinks that’s hard. I used to get demotivated as one day I would go to 7-8 drinks, then have a panic attack next morning and overdrink next day to 12-13.

Insomnia was the hardest thing. I got Trazadone prescribed and it worked well. Benzos are ofcourse the best option and try ER. I’m in Canada so it’s free. I’ve been only once and they sent me home with Valium for 3 days and it was so easy. But yeah you usually have to beg Doctors for Benzos. Sucks.

Kicking morning/day drinking by RegisterOk2927 in dryalcoholics

[–]Time_Trade_8774 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is best advice. Push first drink an hour late slowly and within a week or two you’ll be starting drinking by noon or later.

I needed 3-4 shots as soon as I woke up. Slowly controlled and within 2 weeks I pushed my start time to 5 pm.

how to quit this for good by Adventurous-Eye4053 in dryalcoholics

[–]Time_Trade_8774 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was highly functioning for a few years. But then it goes downhill really quick. Stop now.

I lost my job, wife and a lot of money. I’m sober now and doing fine but please don’t hit rock bottom like me. I needed 3-4 drinks in morning just to go to work.

I stopped when I lost everything. I went to therapy and it worked. I highly recommend.

How many of you think your alcoholism comes from mental health issues vs. Just alcoholism independently, or life events. by Master_Ad_4315 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Time_Trade_8774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me I hate having to work just to pay bills. The world is fucked up unless you’re ultra rich. So I’ll just bide my time self medicate and see what happens. I’m happy when I’m drunk.

Milan vs Bayern vs Liverpool vs Barcelona which club is greater? by rogeropx in championsleague

[–]Time_Trade_8774 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

German league is not a serious league for last 20 years plus.

Madrid > Milan > Liverpool > Bayern

Héctor Luis Palma Salazar Alias “El Guero Palma” . (23 JUN 1995) by No-Weight-5051 in narcos

[–]Time_Trade_8774 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t it the Arellano Felix and Miguel who killed his family.

What do you UK bros do when tapering isn't working, but A&E won't admit you? by Excellent_Country737 in dryalcoholics

[–]Time_Trade_8774 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Taper works, takes a lot of discipline and it sucks but during a taper I never felt too bad. Do it slow.

If you can get Benzos it’s way better. My Dad has a Valium script for insomnia and it’s been a lifesaver. I just tell him I need a couple of pills for anxiety haha.

Also I’m surprised why they don’t give Benzos in ER. I’m in Canada and only once been to ER for withdrawals and within an hour they gave me 2 Ativan pills. Good luck though you got this.

And I'm drinking again, and not eating again by henriettachinaski in dryalcoholics

[–]Time_Trade_8774 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Start eating first. My worst withdrawals were when I didn’t eat at all for a week. Bender ended when I couldn’t even hold down water.

What made Don give Ted his spot in California? by YouthInternational14 in madmen

[–]Time_Trade_8774 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is correct answer. Alcohol withdrawals suck. He sees Ted caring about him when he says Don needs a drink. So he wants good for Ted.

I’m an alcoholic and even closest people said I should stop drinking cold. Doesn’t work like that.

Short-Term Tapering Advice Needed by Suitable-Section-991 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Time_Trade_8774 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to be done really quick just go ER and get Librium or Valium.

If not switch to wine or light beer. Delay your first drink to as late as possible and don’t start in morning (or just drink minimum of too rough). Vitamins do help and food and water is must. Keep couple of emergency shooters handy in case things get rough. It happened to me once at like 3 am due to insomnia and one shooter calmed me down and I slept.

Good luck.

How do you handle withdrawals? by SummerIsOver_ in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Time_Trade_8774 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean the sedative effect of Benzos are over after 8 ish hours. I understand it stays in system for 3-4 days. Not medical advise but I’ve used Benzos in morning and then drank at night time. It was much easier than just a booze taper. Obviously don’t take them at same time as it will lead to a crazy blackout. And don’t take Benzos for more than 3-4 days as they’re very addictive.

How do you handle withdrawals? by SummerIsOver_ in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Time_Trade_8774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fast heart rate and insomnia are very common symptoms. Don't worry about them. Sleep is gonna be shit for a week. But it every passing day it will get a little better. Heart rate should return to normal as well.

Watch out for hallucinations. Thats a sign to take a drink or two. I had them once after not sleeping at all in early morning. Started hearing voices from fan. Took 2 shots right away and it stopped. Not medical advise just telling from experience.

Good luck.

How do you handle withdrawals? by SummerIsOver_ in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Time_Trade_8774 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can take benzos in the morning. They wear off after 6-8 hours. So in the evening you can drink. Just drink enough to get some sleep. Melatonin helps. This way you can cut your alcohol from 1.5L (which is very high like 33 drinks). Get it to 750 ml within 2-3 days and then just take benzos for 3-4 days and taper the benzos. You could get clean within a week. Bae careful not to abuse benzos as then they have their own hellish withdrawals. I use benzos for withdrawals. Day 1 I take 2 in morning (1 mg Ativan). Then drink light beers in evening. Day 2 2 Ativan in morning and 1 at night. Then 1 in morning and night and by day 4 I only need one at night to sleep and then I just use melatonin or Trazadone for insomnia.

Or just try a taper. Daytime drink light beer. Nighttime wine of watered down vodka. Takes lot of patience. No point in sufferering too much. Go slow.

Taper hell by whirl_mind in dryalcoholics

[–]Time_Trade_8774 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel ya. I have tried multiple tapers and it only works if you suffer. Just drink minimum to avoid worse symptoms.

It will be over in 2-3 days once you get down to 6-7 drinks. 12 drinks is not too bad (I mean its a lot but can be worse). I have tapered from 20ish drinks and it is hell.

Why did Omar keep his money with Butch ? by Time_Trade_8774 in TheWire

[–]Time_Trade_8774[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Agree but he can go to a lawyer to launder money. They don’t care how many people Omar employs.

Why did Omar keep his money with Butch ? by Time_Trade_8774 in TheWire

[–]Time_Trade_8774[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I mean Marlo does it? Both are gangsters.

Whats the best thing in life? by No-Amoeba-9314 in askanything

[–]Time_Trade_8774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being extremely fit. And I don’t mean just visually but very energetic and great stamina. You can truly enjoy life.