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#RI-69d7814f·5 months ago·
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“Breaking into top-tier tech companies for financial gain”
What Actually Happened
Working 40 hours at a mid-size company and spending 30 hours/week learning for a top-tier job
What I wish I knew
"The time investment required is unsustainable"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Coast at a lower salary and enjoy your life"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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