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#RI-6a7aa702·6 days ago·
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Lookback: 4 years

Spent 4 years grinding DSA

Struggled to get hired despite strong coding profile

What I wish I knew
"Being good at DSA and getting shortlisted are two different problems"
If I could tell you one thing
"Balance DSA with development work, internships, and projects"
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Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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