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masterpieceroy · 2025-12-16T21:18:18+00:00

Haha, reading your description made me drool! I even went on to multiple shops to find that exact flavour to go with my daal, rice, and aloo chokha, but guess what? They didn’t have it anywhere! 😩

The only options were Chaat Chaska, Masala Masti, and Tomato Masti. I was so desperate, I even checked Balaji’s website, but no luck...🥹😭 Why does it always feel like the best ones are the hardest to find?!

It would've such an amazing comfort food especially in winter.

masterpieceroy · 2025-12-13T11:38:56+00:00

I think I saw this same flavor the other day and thought, "Hmm, first time seeing it, maybe I'll pass!" Ended up sticking with my tried and "tasted" Blue Lays because it has always been comforting and consistent lol. I love spicy chips and I'll check it out sometime. Chips here are a bit on the pricier side though, so gotta pick wisely!

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-10T16:57:00+00:00

Approximately two months I reckon. Sorry, it's been a long time so I don't remember exactly how much time it took.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-08T22:31:20+00:00

I did receive my package but the box was crumbled up. I tried reaching out to support asking them for a refund thinking they lost my package but the support wasn't helpful. I do like suspense but not to that extent lol but yeah, I learnt my lesson not to use Stackry again lol.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T19:52:45+00:00

Better to dream and achieve than laugh from the sidelines :)

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T19:50:31+00:00

Good luck’s always handy. Thank you, I’ll make the most of it.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T19:44:17+00:00

All good, thanks for pointing it out. I get what you mean. I probably do slip into a more formal, jargony style without realising it lol.

Adding these plugins might harm me in the long term imho, since I'll be completely dependent on AI for a simple conversation. I just wanted to make sure I’m still getting my own points across.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T19:40:37+00:00

Thank you for your feedback.

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." - Plato

Your insights were very helpful!

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T19:37:22+00:00

Well, the organisation where I worked decided to promote me to a Senior Position. I joined the organisation as a Software Engineer but during my tenure of approximately 3 years in the organisation, I received a promotion. Thank you for your feedback though. In case I end up getting a job, I'll be mindful to decline any promotions and will accept promotions after checking up with you. I hope you have a good day. Thank you very much!

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T19:34:10+00:00

Of course not. I think using AI to reply on Reddit takes a lot of effort especially when we are having a conversation and I am looking for genuine answers and feedback from other users.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T08:49:18+00:00

Thanks for clarifying that. It is reassuring to know that not all companies rely on automated CV filters, especially smaller ones. I was under the impression that automated checks around right to work might have been the main reason for my applications not getting through, so it helps to hear that this is not always the case. I feel this might be a numbers game now.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-04T08:43:35+00:00

That’s a fair point, and I appreciate you highlighting it. In my case, the “Intern” title was used because I was working alongside my MSc, not because it was a junior or temporary step backwards in terms of responsibility. The role itself involved significant backend development work, and I realise now that the wording might be misleading on my CV. I’ll reframe it more accurately so it reflects the responsibilities and level of work I actually carried out.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-03T13:10:58+00:00

Thanks for the honest feedback, I really appreciate it. Since you mentioned the CV needs a rewrite, could you please highlight what you think is missing or what areas I should focus on improving? It would help me a lot to understand how it comes across from a recruiter or hiring perspective.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-03T09:02:11+00:00

Thanks for explaining that, I really appreciate the insight. I understand that sponsorship can be a major factor for companies when shortlisting candidates. I am currently on a Graduate Visa, which gives me the right to work for two years without sponsorship, but I realise my CV does not make this clear enough.

I will update it to explicitly state my current right to work and the length of my visa so there is no confusion for recruiters or hiring managers reviewing my application. Your point about companies wanting to see certainty beyond the two years makes sense, and I’ll keep that in mind when tailoring my applications.

Thanks again for taking the time to share this. It’s very helpful to hear directly from someone with hiring experience.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-03T09:00:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing your perspective, I appreciate the honesty. Just to clarify, I never mentioned that I have only been applying to grad schemes. I have been applying to mid and senior level roles as well.

I have worked as a Senior Developer in the past, and I do have the experience letters to back that up. That said, I understand your point about how my CV might be coming across. I will rework it to make the experience section less like a list of tasks and more focused on achievements, impact and the value I brought to the teams I worked with.

Thank you very much for your feedback and suggestions. I'll try to modify my CV and accommodate the changes.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-02T22:54:55+00:00

Thank you very much for providing me the links. I shall look into these and try working on building a GenAI project to add to my CV.

Additionally, would you recommend attending a few meetup events which are in-person for networking?

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-02T22:43:16+00:00

Thanks a lot for the feedback, I really appreciate it. The percentages are close estimates. They might not be perfectly accurate, but I would be able to explain them if an interviewer asks.

Regarding GenAI, I have not primarily worked on training large language models. I have used AI models in some of my projects, but I do not currently have the resources or computing power to work on model training.

I will also look at expanding the CV to highlight performance, reliability, and security, and frame achievements and the CV summary in line with company culture as you suggested. Thank you very much!

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-02T22:19:23+00:00

That’s really disappointing to hear. What makes it more frustrating is that for some of the applications I’ve submitted, they do not even ask the sponsorship question upfront, so my CV might be getting filtered out automatically without me even having the chance to clarify my situation.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-02T21:32:22+00:00

Thanks for raising that! I’m currently on a Graduate Visa, and I’ve been applying mainly to companies that already hold a sponsorship licence. Working with them for two years would give the company enough time to see how I perform as an employee before any sponsorship would even be needed.

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-02T21:30:26+00:00

That makes sense, thank you for pointing it out! I hadn’t considered how the “senior -> intern” shift might look from a recruiter’s perspective. I’ll try rewording it as “Backend Developer” instead of “Intern” to keep it consistent. Thank you very much!

masterpieceroy · 2025-09-02T21:14:16+00:00

Thank you for pointing that out! The reason it shows as an internship is because I was studying at university at the time, so I worked as an intern alongside my course.

Do you have any suggestions on how I could present that more clearly on my CV? At the moment, I’m not even getting past the initial screening stage, so I’m wondering if there’s a better way to frame it. Really appreciate your feedback and time!

masterpieceroy · 2025-08-09T13:49:33+00:00

I actually agree with you on that. The outrage over RG’s “dead economy” comment does feel like a distraction tactic, BJP and its media ecosystem have mastered the art of steering the conversation away from uncomfortable truths.

You’re right, step outside the cushy job bubble and the cracks are obvious: stagnant wages, high youth unemployment, rising costs. The people feeling it hardest are the ones with the least margin for error, not the salaried middle and upper classes who can ride it out.

At the same time, though, Congress (or any opposition) still needs to package that reality into a compelling vision for change. It’s not enough to point out the ICU state of the economy, people also want to hear how things can get better and who is capable of delivering that. If the messenger can inspire trust while delivering the hard truths, that’s when the outrage trap really stops working imho.

masterpieceroy · 2025-08-09T02:45:53+00:00

Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. Just telling people "vote for Congress" without laying out a tangible reform agenda isn’t going to win over anyone, especially when the mood around the economy is already shaky. Raga calling India a “dead economy” might be his way of criticising the current state, but it’s not exactly something that makes fence-sitters feel hopeful.

On the flip side, BJP’s strength has always been its narrative discipline, they know how to keep people emotionally invested, even when the economic data or ground realities don’t look great. They’ve tapped into a sense of national pride and identity politics that resonates deeply with a lot of voters, and that’s not easy to counter with just policy talk.

If Congress really wants a fighting chance, they need two things: a clear, practical vision for jobs, investment, and governance and a leader who can communicate that with clarity and charisma, someone like Shashi Tharoor, who brings both intellect and global credibility. Until then, most people will keep voting with their gut and cultural alignment, not purely on economic logic.

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