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#RI-69d77e12·5 months ago·
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Lookback: few months

Try to break into top-tier tech companies

Spent 30 hours a week learning new skills, got destroyed in a technical round

What I wish I knew
"There's a better way to prepare"
If I could tell you one thing
"Optimize study hours, use specific databanks"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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