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Speaking as a parent, the idea of having “a couple hours of free time per day for a month” to learn difficult new material is laughable, and it has nothing to d
by defen 7y ago
Speaking as a parent, the idea of having “a couple hours of free time per day for a month” to learn difficult new material is laughable, and it has nothing to do with intellectual ability.
- peferron 7y agoThen try 1 hour every day for 3 months, or 1 hour every 2 days for 6 months, or whatever you can fit into your schedule. Do you really have no time at all after your kid(s) go to sleep? I prepared and interviewed with a 1 year old at home, it was challenging but doable. Your situation might be more complex than mine though, I wouldn't know.
- nostrebored 7y agoI don't know. Even after working at a FAANG, having a toddler, having a robust social life, I spend at least 10 hours a week learning new stuff.
- watwut 7y agoPartner does most of weekend and evenings childcare?
- ummonk 7y agoHow about taking a few days off to prepare for interviews? I mean, you're going to spend 4-5 hours per day for each of your onsite interviews (plus an hour or two each for recruiter calls, phone screens, etc.), so if you have zero free time, interview prep is probably the least of your problems...