There is a simple solution to this, but it is one that many in similar situations will refuse to even look at: Lower your standards, and start looking at "lesse

There is a simple solution to this, but it is one that many in similar situations will refuse to even look at: Lower your standards, and start looking at "lesser" companies that don't follow the same leetcode-style interviews. They will pay less. You may have to relocate. But that's life. If you can't leverage your network to forego these types of technical interviews, you're pretty much stuck with two options: A) Learn and master the process. B) Start looking for work elsewhere. If you want to earn big bucks working for the selective few, then you need to choose A. If you can't hack that, go with B. Here's a list, which may or may not be up to date: https://github.com/poteto/hiring-without-whiteboards https://github.com/poteto/hiring-without-whiteboards The absolute first priority should be to be employed, and earn money to support yourself/your family. Spending 12 months to "perfect" Leetcode questions is something which mostly only young, single or well-off people can afford. Once you're employed, and getting a steady paycheck, then start to study harder for those LC-style technical interviews.