I’m a degenerate. Any advice?
Don’t know what got into me. Regularly browsing WSB on Reddit. Wife doesent know about any of this. What should I do? Maybe I need god in my life. TC 200k NW 1 million. Mainly real estate.
It’s Time to End Virtual Interviews
I’ve conducted over 100 interviews during my career at Amazon and during the last six months, every single time I’ve suspected cheating. I always ask open-ended questions and tell candidates it’s okay if they don’t finish the coding challenge—but now they routinely produce fully optimized solutions ...Read more
Work VisaYesterday
Undisclosed4wen7r
URGENT: Entry denied
Hey, landed at Chicago yesterday with a valid F-1 student visa. I’ve used it before, never had issues. This time, immigration pulled me aside for random phone check. I didn’t think much of it. They found the Shaadi.com app on my phone and asked if I was talking to any U.S. citizens. I had been chat...Read more
Am I the unluckiest person of all time?
Got a ridiculously harsh interviewer who asked a question that was definitely way above the typical difficulty, most likely contributing to me getting down-leveled instead of L+1. Now I'm literally being told by my manager I'm performing at L+1 but have to wait an extra year. Got an offer with a wa...Read more
NewStayAmeric
Is an Ivy worth full pay?
My son got into Dartmouth for AB, Engineering Sciences. It was the only Ivy he got into. Unfortunately, he was waitlisted by Yale and rejected by the 6 others. Dartmouth costs $264k over 4 years. His other choices are: Cooper Union - $37k / 4 years - BS, Engineering Lafayette - $242k / 4 years - BA...Read more
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351 Participants
Deeply regret moving to US after 10 years being here. Anyone feel the same?
I lost many years of life to a job I thoroughly hated, under compensated, couldn’t pursue other opportunities, missed a lot of family events due to the hellish visa, H1B immigration system. Always lived in fear. Always put up with whatever they threw at you. This is definitely not worth it! #h1b ...Read more
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4,136 Participants
I got let go and none of my coworkers reached out to me
My manager knew for weeks and avoided me because he felt guilty. My coworkers didn’t know but I expected someone to reach out by now. I guess no one liked me at work. Never have I ever felt like such a replaceable discarded cog. I think I’m done with tech.
Unemployed American and Green Card techies - what will you do?
For those of you that have been unemployed for more than a year, and are American citizens or green card holders, what is your next move? Please do not answer this poll if you do not fit into the category of a US citizen or a green card holder.
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87 Participants
Is Trump right?
Should Powell lower rates at this time? Yes, inflation is expected due to tariffs, but this inflation is due to supply-side shock not excessive demand. Wouldn't cutting the rate just boost the economy without causing further inflation then? And if a recession is in the cards, eventually rates will...Read more
Dark teeth
Noticed that most of my East Asian friends have visibly dark/deteriorated teeth, not sure if it's a cultural/generic thing/just bad oral hygiene. Is there a way to bring it up in a way that would not be perceived as offensive?
L4-L5 disc protrusion from gym injury.
Was squatting 285, using 2.5lb plates under my heel for depth as usual (long femurs). Ended up losing balance, my squat turned into a good morning and I had sharp pain in my lower back, been 3 months since I stopped squatting completely. 1 month since I stopped going to the gym completely. Got an MR...Read more
Regret having a baby
First time dad here with a 2.5 month old baby. My whole life I always thought I wanted kids, thought that I wanted to have family, especially as I’m an immigrant and have no family in US. But ever since we’ve had a baby its been a nightmare. I am back at work, but wife is still on maternity leave ...Read more
Offer EvaluationYesterday
Undisclosedchachali
Meta vs Databricks vs Fintech startup
Hi Blind, Want to get some suggestions for the offers. YOE: 10 Currently a 3-1 at Tiktok and staying here for only 1Year + 2Months till now. Was an L5 cross team TL at Google before. Recently interviewed L6 at Databricks and Meta but was both downgraded to L5. Also has an offer from a Fintech star...Read more
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195 Participants
Work VisaYesterday
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🔥🔥US Govt Coming for Visa Workers After Students!
Big changes are coming. If you’re a visa worker, be ready the government is now targeting you just like they did with international students. If you try to extend your visa, you might start getting RFEs. especially if there is any negative info in your history. This includes things like dismissed D...Read more
Meta vs. Google (ML Infra)
Considering joining the PyTorch team from Core ML. Have read many scary comments about Meta’s WLB and hire-to-fire. However, faster promo and more money is obviously attractive. Would like to gather opinions and insights.
How to cope with being poor and never owning a home?
Net worth around 725k after stock collapse. Age 26. TC 415k. Feel buying a home is hopeless: * stocks are collapsing with no end in sight * ai is replacing swe jobs, every month getting better * offshoring is replacing swe jobs * despite all this, home price in all areas where i want to buy are sk...Read more
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Product Management CareerYesterday
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Fking ai is ruining my job
fck this sh*t man first they lay off 20% of my team then they drop a shopify style memo like "use ai to work smarter" and then they give us msft copilot like that’s supposed to fix anything bro it can’t even format a doc properly half the time and management is looking at us like "why aren't you...Read more
Everyone hates Mark but if they get an opportunity they will join Meta in an instant. Tech bros hypocrisy!
For those who are getting carried away by the hate don’t fall for that narrative. Do what is best for your career. #sundaywisdom
Manager denied PTO
I’ve been sick the past couple days and I can barely leave my bed. I told my manager I want to use a sick day and he said “that shit might fly at another company but not here (meta)” and then reminded me “we get paid well for a reason” Lol is this to be expected? I’ve only been here a few months an...Read more
Tech IndustryYesterday
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Meta thinks I'm a CHEATER!! WTF should I do?
I’m at a no-name company right now and I’ve been working my ass off to get into MANGA. A former coworker referred me to Meta and I prepped like crazy for the interview. I didn’t cheat. I didn’t use AI. I had a few notes I wrote myself. Stuff about projects I worked on and data points etc. I though...Read more
