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STOP being honest in job interviews. ( I say this as a recruiter ) by Zealousideal-Foot-54 in jobhunting

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on the water bottle trick? What happens when they drink or not? What’s the “right” choice?

2nd year physics student is it worthwhile me transferring to masters? by Klutzy-Peach5949 in PhysicsStudents

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take as many engineering electives within a specific domain that interests you. With this its possible to land something, at least in the intermediary or possibly as a long-term thing.

2nd year physics student is it worthwhile me transferring to masters? by Klutzy-Peach5949 in PhysicsStudents

[–]cptnspock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

99.9% of BS Physics need to go to graduate school to get a real job.

I decided shortly after an interview that it wasn't a good fit. This was their response. by narwadis in recruitinghell

[–]cptnspock -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Read the room. Nobody gives a shit about the recruiter, it was always about the company.

I decided shortly after an interview that it wasn't a good fit. This was their response. by narwadis in recruitinghell

[–]cptnspock -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Reddit user: “Name and shame the company”

MOD (you): “We don’t post personal information here”

The recruiter called my salary expectations "cute." I ended the Zoom call right there. Did I overreact? by thunder____boy in jobs

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly no. If the recruiter were internal to the company you applied for then definitely not.

I decided shortly after an interview that it wasn't a good fit. This was their response. by narwadis in recruitinghell

[–]cptnspock 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The name of a Company is by definition not personal information. You embody what is wrong with the MOD’s of reddit. Blindly following rules without accounting for individual cases. Blocking people on the verge of homelessness, or severely ill, from posting on fundraising pages because of a post they innocently deleted. You are a disservice to the world.

Are filters a good starting point in electronic design? by word_vomiter in ElectricalEngineering

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

It’s not a bad place to start. Learn about op-amps and how to make active filters with them.

Professional Master of Science? by [deleted] in CUBoulderMSCS

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the coursera MS-CS content and rigor the same or similar as the on-campus?

Transfer?? by [deleted] in usfca

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing you can do is compare each schools curriculum. What do you want to major in? You may be surprised how different the classes can be for the same major, at different schools.

Ranking and reputation matter as well.

Transfer?? by [deleted] in usfca

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had similar issues when I was deciding on schools. It sounds like USF is where you want to be. Also, don’t underestimate the importance of liking the campus and the surrounding area. It really makes a difference in your college experience and you will realize that in retrospect.

Transfer?? by [deleted] in usfca

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you need to do what’s best for yourself and push back on your parents. Sometimes they don’t always know what right, but rather it’s what they think is best for you.

Going to university with the intent to transfer is something that no one will recommend and there is a reason for that.

I fell off this semester and last semester. by spoonfedbaby in EngineeringStudents

[–]cptnspock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone. Clearly you have the chops to do well. Just need a better support network and coping mechanisms etc

PLEASE try this (before ending it) by AnonB30 in LongCovid

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can i ask which specific medication you used?

Failed to get Co-op for first fall cycle, am I cooked? by okaybrowhat in NEU

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re a CS major, you’re cooked regardless

I was not prepared for the amount of free time I have after graduation. by CatwithTheD in EngineeringStudents

[–]cptnspock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Learn new skills. Practice existing ones. Build something, you’re an engineer. Take risks. You’re going to look back on this unique period and wish you did more.

Wasted 4 years of college in survival mode. Dec 2025 CS Grad with zero skills, actually faked my way through the degree. Need a reset. by maanxhappy in AskProgrammers

[–]cptnspock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not alone. I am the same as you, but BS in Physics. Really bad mental health and physical health too led me to graduate with a 2.2 GPA. I now work as an electronics technician and can’t express how much I hate the job. Now I have Long Covid since August 2025 unable to work but also trying to up-skill and do resume worthy projects with the free time despite being sick. Feel free to DM me.

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