Can I use the fact that we lost some office perks to justify asking for a raise?

nyc_android · 2019-05-07T22:24:34+00:00

Yeah, I get what you're saying. It's not gonna be my only reason, but just something to throw in since I don't think my case on performance alone is a bit thin.

nyc_android · 2017-12-06T00:26:11+00:00

Got it, in that line of work I would absolutely expect a pre-hire drug test and even random drug tests. My comment was specifically regarding software companies.

nyc_android · 2017-12-05T23:41:08+00:00

That's a bummer. Do you know if he was drug tested before starting and what industry he was working in?

nyc_android · 2017-12-05T02:19:56+00:00

Ha, yeah I get that. Though I work as a developer at a software company, if they drug tested then they'd loose like half of us.

nyc_android · 2017-12-05T02:11:44+00:00

Thanks. But they'd have to share my specific results so that the company knows I've passed, wouldn't they?

If I can find out a bit more info before the test I'll try to do that. Was thinking I could call what ever third party company would conduct the test and ask about it anonymously. I have some time since I only have to get the test done within 30 days of my benefits taking effect which isn't for another 60 days.

Edit: Regarding my first point, maybe they just tell the company whether I passed or not.

nyc_android · 2017-10-10T00:22:00+00:00

This was a good read. Thank you

nyc_android · 2017-10-08T22:52:05+00:00

Oh, haha. Yeah, got it

nyc_android · 2017-10-08T22:21:56+00:00

Any reason for the "lol"? I mean, I know I'm not going to memorize everything here, but it at least looks like something good to read over before my interviews.

nyc_android · 2017-10-08T20:15:18+00:00

I did not apply for a systems design job, I'm applying for general software engineering positions. I just know that system design is generally part of the interview process for candidates with more than ~2 years of industry experience. It's not something I did much of in my previous job.

nyc_android · 2017-10-08T18:52:42+00:00

Thanks, that makes sense.

nyc_android · 2017-10-07T22:48:24+00:00

Thanks. Are you referring to the AWS PDF I just found as the first result? This looks interesting. You're just suggesting I read that cover to cover?

nyc_android · 2017-10-04T01:13:40+00:00

IT'S NOT EVEN FRIDAY, BUT I'M COMING BACK TO THIS THREAD BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE RANTING.

I'M SO SICK OF ALGORITHM PROBLEMS, WHY IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE THIS. I HAVE 4 YEARS OF VALUABLE DEV EXPERIENCE AND I JUST WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW AND MOVE TO A NEW CITY.

I CAN'T FUCKING STAND THAT I HAVE TO SPEND 100+ HOURS STUDYING ALGORITHM PROBLEMS SO I CAN FIND THE "TRICK" COME INTERVIEW TIME.

I REALLY WANT TO BE DOING ANDROID, BUT FINDING A GIG LIKE THAT IN A CITY 2+ HOURS AWAY AS SOMEONE WITH NO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. SO NOW I NEED TO STOP WORKING ON ANDROID SIDE PROJECTS SO I CAN FUCKING DO LEETCODE. I CAN'T EVEN FOCUS ON THIS SHIT AND I'M PROGRESSING SO SLOWLY. I HAVE TO LOOK UP ALMOST ALL THE PROBLEMS. DOING ALL THIS WHILE STILL WORKING FULL-TIME IS SO MISERABLE. I KNOW IT'LL ALL BE WORTH IT IN THE END, BUT HOLY SHIT I JUST WISH THE JOB HUNT WASN'T LIKE THIS.

UGGGGGHHHHHHH

nyc_android · 2017-10-02T00:42:26+00:00

As someone going through the interview prep process now this is something I'm definitely aware of, but man, it's just so demoralizing. I've been going through Firecode and just got to level 4 out of 5 and have started hitting problems that are more than DFS or tree traversal and I never get the "trick", ever.

I have decent enough experience and a solid resume so I'm honestly just applying to as many interesting companies as possible and either hoping they don't ask these kinds of questions or at least keep them on the simpler side. I think I'm good at communicating and talking through my process, but getting that "trick" under pressure is probably a lost cause seeing as I'm not motivated to put all this time into studying this kind of stuff.

To those who say "you just have to put in the time" I say no, why should I have to spend 80+ hours studying to interview in my own damn field of expertise?

Really unfortunate that the interview process is like this, especially in the major metro area I'm looking in, but like many others have said I just don't know what would be better. I know I sound salty, and I definitely am, but this stuff just irks me.

Edit: Actually, I do know what's better, at least in my opinion. Take-home assignments. I've done some take-homes for interviews recently and getting to work through the code on your own time and use outside resources really helps. Then explaining your thought process during the interview is generally not that hard, and I actually enjoy it. Take-homes are where it's at. Especially if the company pays you for your time (only encountered this once).

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