guacamoleSoda

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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   I've worked at some of the FANGs, including Amazon. As far as their standard workspace equipment goes (e.g. computers, desk, monitors, etc...), they seemed to be more or less at parity with the other companies. The workspaces used to
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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   Got it. My plan right now is to use: - An intern who I managed. - A current co-worker who I've collaborated closely with on a number of projects. - Our current team lead who I regularly collaborate with on architecture design, but I do
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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   Thanks for your detailed response! It helps a ton. I've been feeling a bit neurotic because I don't have a large network to fall back on for references, but really want to get out of my current job.
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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   Ah, I see how the wording can be confusing. I'll edit the post for clarification I'm not a contractor. I'm a full time SDE. By "true" job, I meant to imply I've had short-term jobs, like SDE internships, during
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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   Bay Area, probably like a good majority of contributors here but, you're right, I should add that info.
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   Ask HN: How do tech companies typically use job references?

   9 points by guacamoleSoda 9y ago|14 comments
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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   Unfortunately, I agree. I've had significantly more trouble dating in Silicon Valley than anywhere else I've lived. In fact, that's why I'm moving to NYC. Using dating apps as evidence: On the east coast: - I get 5x as m
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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   My experience with Silicon Valley is much the same as yours. I'm just a mid-level engineer at a FAANG and my co-workers are boring-as-can-be. Nice people but introverted and tech-obsessed and they live relatively uneventful lives. Stil
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   by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

   Preface: I spend a lot of this response talking about a hypothetical high-status man and a low-status woman. This isn't to be sexist or perpetuate stereotypes; it's just to use a common example that we've all probably seen an
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    by guacamoleSoda 9y ago

    This sounds like something out of Eyes Wide Shut, but with social awkwardness, baggy dad jeans, and crocs and socks. I can't imagine this is emotionally healthy for most of the folks involved. The once socially-exiled men trading wealt