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by dcow
1900 days ago
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I honestly didn’t really think it was all that interesting a read. Author burned out developing new products after an angel round “ruined” their company. Author wouldn't work at FAANG for “idealogical” reasons. Author doesn't know basic data structures and algorithms and applied to companies that index on that type of skillset. Author’s tool belt is Windows and they’re looking to join macOS shops. It’s a string of poor decisions/planning followed by an unproductive rant. I don’t particularly like leet code style interview questions either, Author could take a few months and brush up if they’re a proficient engineer or if they’re really opposed then pre-filter companies based on their interview style. Author could find a corporation outside of FAANG that isn't idealogically abhorrent. Author could look for windows shops. Author could consult (sounds like they’ve been successful with this approach). I suspect the author just isn’t that great of an entrepreneur and tried to pivot into a high paying engineering role they just aren't really qualified for either. I agree about the SF observation at the end. If SF culture isn't working for you then explore elsewhere. I wish more people realized this before assuming they need to be in the bay area to be successful. It’s a pretty limiting and potentially damaging assumption and I’ve seen people get super distraught about the idea of being anywhere else because they drank all the VC urban tech hub cool-aid and are just starting to come down. |
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