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CareerCareer stagnation
#RI-69d77efb·7 months ago·
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“Keep grinding LeetCode or add side projects”

Career stuck due to lack of relevant tech exposure

What I wish I knew
"Core DSA skills matter more than tech experience"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider contracting for tech exposure"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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