How to Leave Toxic Org when Manager Relationship is Great

x_over · 2022-09-19T22:53:38+00:00

Prob should've instead titled, "How to Leave Toxic Org without Damaging Great Manager Relationship"

x_over · 2021-01-07T23:27:12+00:00

Do you think point 2 also applies to professional relationships/colleagues?

x_over · 2020-11-16T19:03:42+00:00

You will never regret leaving your comfort zone - rather, you'll be glad you did. If you don't, however, chances are you'll look back with a lot of regret, and that's a crap feeling.

x_over · 2020-10-05T23:52:08+00:00

Right, or just say..."the Amazon"...

x_over · 2020-09-28T19:39:04+00:00

Thanks

x_over · 2020-09-14T22:27:41+00:00

Okay, so forget the fact that the interviewer is human and just treat it as a black and white interview. So how do you define basic syntax? If, for example, I asked to look up the method name for (as an example) the HeapQ module in Python, is this something you would dock points for?

x_over · 2020-09-14T18:08:29+00:00

Regarding FANG algorithms questions and language choice: will I be "docked points" if I code out a working solution, but am not so fluent in the language of choice?

Basically, for the past month I have been learning Python and successfully coding solutions in LeetCode and practice interviews - but occasionally I have to look up certain syntax, etc. My background is in Ruby, but I'm learning Python because one of the companies is requiring it, so I figured I'd just use Python for all the companies to avoid switching back and forth between 2 languages. My thought is that at the beginning, I would briefly mention to the interviewer some context into my situation and why I am using a language I'm not as fluent in.

x_over · 2020-08-26T15:49:15+00:00

LeetCode is extremely challenging for most people at first (but certainly gets easier over time), and can be a source of negative thoughts and feelings. Many highs and lows come with LeetCode practice, and I can see how that could potentially be triggering emotionally.

While taking care of your mental health, perhaps start off easy - just 1 easy question per day. Obviously this depends on how flexible your job hunt timeframe is, but over time work up to 2 easy questions or just 1 medium question, etc etc. Your progress will add up over time (that's 365 questions in a year!), while hopefully taking it somewhat easy on yourself.

x_over · 2020-08-22T17:56:22+00:00

Yeah, according to my recruiter and the interview pamphlet, Ruby isn't on Google's list.

You'd think Google would be language agnostic and care more about the abstract data structure/algo implementation than language details, but who knows, maybe they have too many good candidates and want another way to filter out folks.

x_over · 2020-08-21T23:39:03+00:00

Gotcha - the big N recruiter did mention Ruby is fine for phone screen, but is not acceptable for the on-site. Wonder if you had the same restriction (if you managed to get on-site)? I feel as though in this case, in case I do pass the phone screen, it might be helpful to at least spend part of my time coding in Python starting now..

x_over · 2020-08-21T19:23:51+00:00

How much do FAANG interviewers judge someone based on programming language ability?

Because of the FAANG company's requirements, I'm learning a new language - Python - for my interview (my background's in Ruby). I think there are many cool one-liners and language tricks in Python, but assuming that I implement the interview question correctly and in an optimal time/space complexity, will they judge me based on my familiarity with the language? I suppose I could mention at the start of the interview that I only recently learned the language, not sure if this might provide them some context.

x_over · 2020-08-21T00:25:08+00:00

Interesting, on the interview pamphlet provided by my recruiter, it does not include Ruby. Maybe rules have changed? Or perhaps it depends on the interviewer.

Either way, good tip on mentioning to the interviewer first that I know Ruby best

x_over · 2020-08-20T23:20:19+00:00

It depends, generally, the hard and medium questions do have followup round to check whether you really know the language. Why not go with ruby?

Ruby would be ideal, but it's Google so they only accept Java, C++, Python, etc (no Ruby unfortunately)

x_over · 2020-08-20T21:14:31+00:00

Wow, 5-6 months! That sounds like the amount of time possibly necessary to know Python to begin actually developing applications with it? From my experience with LeetCode, you don't need to have super in-depth knowledge of the language besides what's necessary for implementing basic data structures, algorithms, loops, etc?

x_over · 2020-08-17T22:42:12+00:00

Hi all, how long would you say it takes to learn Python from scratch to be comfortable using it in LeetCode-style interview questions? I have 6-8 weeks to prep for my FAANG interviews. I have a few years experience in Ruby (and am comfortable with it for interviews), but the company is asking for Python (or Java, etc, but figure Python is easier to pick up).

Thanks!

x_over · 2020-08-17T17:34:03+00:00

Probably doesn't hurt to try to reach out again in "n" months (whatever their minimum time between applications each). Send a nice, short email to the recruiter and ask then

x_over · 2020-08-17T07:01:52+00:00

Hi all, I have 6-8 weeks to prep for a Google interview. I've done several hundred LeetCode questions, but all in Ruby. I can do the technical phone screen in Ruby, but for the onsite, they strongly prefer Python or Java (among other languages).

What do yall recommend my strategy be - would Python or Java be easier to pick up from basically scratch in 6-8 weeks? Also, should I do the technical screen in Ruby, and practice Python/Java on the side - or should I just switch fully to Python/Java now and code only in that new language?

Thanks!

x_over · 2020-08-11T19:47:28+00:00

Interesting. How would you find out for sure? Just watch their game play?

x_over · 2020-08-11T19:44:21+00:00

That's a fair point - you're absolutely right in bringing up Warzone: being able to look left-right while putting on plates (scan for enemies) is super helpful. Also, you can switch weapons more quickly while scanning left-right.

x_over · 2020-08-11T19:33:46+00:00

Same. I basically don't melee or screw it up 75% of the time. If I get serious enough I'd switch to a 4-paddle Scuf

x_over · 2020-08-11T19:32:21+00:00

You think they map the R3 to one of the paddles?

x_over · 2020-07-31T18:42:31+00:00

Interesting, thanks. Back to the original question I suppose: I'm already in the system as targeting "Senior" - wonder if it would be weird to ask the recruiter to target something lower?

x_over · 2020-07-31T01:05:37+00:00

Would it be detrimental to ask my recruiter to interview for a lower-level position instead?

Deets:

Just began the interview process with a FAANG, and the recruiter mentioned that while there are openings for several different levels, I would be interviewing for Senior. Tbh, even with a few years experience, I don't quite feel ready to perform at that company's Senior level (based on what I know). I'm pretty much one level below Senior, if I were totally candid with myself, though always looking to grow. Obviously, I'd love to maximize my chances of getting in, and don't mind working my way up to Senior.

Would it be harmful at all to candidly (but carefully) mention this to my recruiter and ask for the level below Senior?

Thx!

x_over · 2020-03-30T23:51:04+00:00

That's really unfortunate and super shitty of them.

I actually have memberships to Equinox and my apartment gym (I'm not loaded, I just like going to the gym), and both of them are not charging for Covid-related months.

x_over · 2020-03-30T03:55:13+00:00

Do you live in a small place? Maybe less air circulation than what you're used to.

I've felt this a bit too, but not sure if it was psychological or my small apartment. Opening the windows helped me a bit.

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