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Late 40s here, really starting to worry a bit about age discrimination. In particular interview hazing via leetcode and hackerrank. I’ve done a couple of stints
by throwaway1492 7y ago
Late 40s here, really starting to worry a bit about age discrimination. In particular interview hazing via leetcode and hackerrank. I’ve done a couple of stints as a team/tech lead, currently a lead. I always go back to IC, I just don’t like being responsible for groups. Right now I think about how to ride it out until retirement. Looking back I sometimes wished I’d focused on getting into a FAANG 10-15 years ago and gone the fatfire route, but that seems out of reach now.
- tonystubblebine 7y agoCompletely naive question: how strong is your network? Presumably you've had hundreds of coworkers and they know your strengths. Are they still working in engineering? Could they help you get your next job?
- taurath 7y agoMost places hiring policies mean you have to go through the same meat grinder, else you’ll get accusations of favoritism. A network will get you in the interview room quick though. I think this stops applying at some level higher above. Directors aren’t hazed with someone’s pet NP-Hard question, I’d guess