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Re: Ask HN: Joining Big Tech in One’s 40s

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Post by whycombagator » Fri, Jan 10, 2020, 11:50 PM UTC

sdnlafkjh34rw wrote: post #200

whycombagator wrote: post #199

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Thanks for replying. This is helpful stuff. Did you pass either of those 2 Google interviews? And/or get offers from other similar companies? > I only had one interview which had a different data structure (rope data structure) and the only reason he asked me the question was because I had never used it before. It was an intro question and if I said I knew it he wouldn't have given it to me. So I think if they give y…

I failed the first time and passed the 2nd. I'm interviewing now so waiting to see if I get other offers. To explain, one of the interviewers walked in and asked "have you heard of the rope data structure?" I said "no" because I hadn't and he was like "great because otherwise I would give you another question". He then asked me to build 2 key functions for the data structure. I didn't need to study it beforehand, and…

Thanks for elaborating!

Was this part of the interview challenging? Seems to me like a surprise data structure coming up in an interview could be a bad thing (in terms of doing well).

Edit: What have your other interview experiences been like? Similar to Google, or would different/more preparation be required?

Also, what level are you at/interviewing for at these companies?

Re: Ask HN: Joining Big Tech in One’s 40s

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Post by complianceowl » Tue, Jan 14, 2020, 10:44 PM UTC

jimmyvalmer wrote: post #180

complianceowl wrote: post #63

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It's actually NOT okay to be disrespectful. Saying someone's response was "arrogant" is not disrespectful; calling them stupid for being arrogant - that would be disrespectful. Perceiving my comment to be disrespectful, I think, is a part of the larger societal problem that exists today; namely, of people being overly-sensative. Friend, I will gently invite you to toughen up.

It's precisely because I'm not oversensitive that I see disrespect as a normal and at times productive human response. You can define "disrespect" however you wish. It matters little to the recipient who undoubtedly feels slighted at the "arrogant" characterization.

Jimmy,

I can only say this man. Your comment history on HN worries me. It's very, very negative, and hear me out. I'm not putting you down, but when there is anger or bitterness in one's heart that hasn't been dealt with, it's easy to only see, or even create, negativity in life.

I don't want to argue with you. Just know that you can make a decision to root for others, uplift people with your comments on HN, and sometimes just totally pass up opportunities to argue and move on to a positive comment.

Jumping from argument to argument on HN will only create anger and hate in your heart.

I could be totally wrong. This is just my opinion. Regardless, I wish you the best man.

Re: Ask HN: Joining Big Tech in One’s 40s

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Post by jimmyvalmer » Fri, Jan 17, 2020, 5:17 PM UTC

complianceowl wrote: post #202

jimmyvalmer wrote: post #180

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's precisely because I'm not oversensitive that I see disrespect as a normal and at times productive human response. You can define "disrespect" however you wish. It matters little to the recipient who undoubtedly feels slighted at the "arrogant" characterization.

Jimmy, I can only say this man. Your comment history on HN worries me. It's very, very negative, and hear me out. I'm not putting you down, but when there is anger or bitterness in one's heart that hasn't been dealt with, it's easy to only see, or even create, negativity in life. I don't want to argue with you. Just know that you can make a decision to root for others, uplift people with your comments on HN, and some…

"I'm not putting you down [then puts me down]"

You did it again. Please, it's okay to put people down.