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Bro got a job because he grew up with an insider making videos about getting a job. Lmaooooo

"schedule a mock interview with friend who is also unemployed... "

1 have good relationship with mngr 2 Work on what company really values 3 complete on current level task before taking the higher level task

Networking pretty much but i feel fake doing this

He literally used nepotism to get into Amazon in 2006, end of review

Interestingly, when she browses through her email, there are a lot of emails in Hebrew (at 1:50)

The manager who's recalcitrant to submit the promotion material probably didn't want to lose you. That works one time, maybe.

Your content adds value. Could you please share the email address through which we can reach out to you?

So technical expertise should be a given for senior engineers, I get that. But perhaps when you ask those engineers what do they need to work on to get to the next level, and they all response "technical expertise" is because they feel like they don't know enough in order to be opinionated and to direct the team towards the right path. If you're opinionated and wrong about your opinions that's bad right? So in a team full of people who are knowledagble, how does one stand out to direct the team without knowing if your answer is right. For that you need experience and deep technical knowledge which goes back to the reason why all of those developers answer the same. No?

What is proxy?

Would love more resources on system, design, and what to do in those scenarios, I like how to scale things up or how to guarantee good up time

A language is a tool. Tools are used to build things

Any recommended book ?

Lined up 4 interviews? Looking back he would have lined up 10? Wow...fast forward to 2024 and one can barely land 1 interview.

Teaching me with the wine cellar behind me 😭

What about people with autism? I have ASD L1 and this makes stringing communication together next to impossible.

Alice Learns AI, perfects DSA, logs all jobs she applied to, tailors her resume for every job she applies to, and solves world hunger all before noon.

Amazon is my dream I definitely hope to work there soon one day till that day will try to gain enough experience to be worthy of it ❤

Almost lost it when he said he doesn’t even have a degree and got a job from working at Chuck cheese. Holy shit

This is a lot of outdated advice my man. But, you did admit you’ve never looked for a job.

Hi, I’m looking into learning a new skill to secure my future in case my business plan doesn’t work. I’m considering learning web development. Is this something you would recommend? I have seven years of experience in customer service, and I am tech-savvy, but I sometimes have trouble staying focused. I would appreciate your advice.

Level at tech companies is completely useless. I don’t have any attachment to titles. As long as they pay what I want, I wouldn’t have any problem in taking a lesser level because it means less responsibility.

I have tip: - Nepotism is the answer to everything in getting a damn job

oh shit i am bob

"senior engineer is the new junior engineer" that hurt a bit

Thank you

sorry If I can't use emacs then I will sue you for religion discrimination

Love the transparency man tysm

Amazing content as always. Thanks!

Thank you so much

Hello and good evening. I've just watched your video, and you are truly an inspiration. I checked Amazon's website for Solutions Architect and IT remote positions but couldn't find any remote opportunities. Is there a better way to search? Also, do you happen to have connections at Netflix? Would you be able to arrange a 5 to 10-minute call?

Line up multiple interviews.. lol. This video must not be for people looking for their first tech job in 2024.

Like this if you want to find a job of your dreams in 2024

Nice video. High value

The best part is that all these mating dances don't demonstrate how well people fit into the team, but rather how successful they are at these mating dances. It looks so miserable when two sane adults are evaluating each other's 'behavior,' and in reality the results of such evaluation depend 80% on their mood and 19% on appearance. Thanks for the second part though, getting better at the mating dances matters a lot. These days, to land a tech lead or architect job, you need to be a fkn stand-up artist ten times more than a software engineer.

Just fucking do something that makes sense. Construction/Trading/plumbing/driving…don’t do IT.

And here's how to get a job now from a guy who hasn't had to look for a job in 20 years, who is probably a cozy millionaire, who originally got his first & seemingly only "real" job by 1.) already living in Seattle and 2.) having a friend who worked at a big company that got him an interview to place him in that role. Don't understand why people are congratulating this "unique" opinion. No real statistics nor data was cited. Ignorance was shown by showcasing new grads - somehow naively implying that only new grads are struggling to find work currently. And nothing was given to back up the claim a job seeker will have an easier time finding a job simply by keeping a spreadsheet and applying for jobs for a few hours and then just painting the day away carefree vs the other jobseeker applying to jobs. What's best about this for me is, if you're a SWE you've probably done at least 1 interview with Amazon in the past 5 years - tell me their interview process isn't among the worst of any company and part of the problem this guy's trying to imply he's on the right side of. At the end of the day this video is simply capitalizing on the bad job market by generating mindless content about it to farm views and clicks to make sure this guys Tesla stays charged.

How did I know Alice would be the "better" one out of the two 🙄

Hi, what education did you have before getting the amazon job? Any tips on what specific area of computer/software engineering is most in demand in these big tech companies? Thanks!

I love your content, it's just what I was after. May I ask you if you could do a video on the best next step after being hired below your current level?

Congratulations! All the best with your next journey!

Can you do one about work life balance as a senior engineer? How does it compare to the WLB of other senior engineer levels? I.E. Senior, Staff, Senior Staff, Principal

Now if you're a business owner, you wouldn't have to pay uncle Sam so much of your earnings!!

Cant wait for your $35 coconut water energy drink to help me prepare with my $2500 subscription!

Love this for you man 🙌

8:37 *His c. 2021 Amazon salary ($160K base with stock grants of $375,533) was **_$535,533.00._*

What is your plan for health insurance? Thats normally an obstacle for many folks with families who think about doing similar.

I don't understand why the well-qualified person was rejected. You implied that he forgot stuff, but you also said that he could re-learn is very quickly. Wouldn't he then make an ideal candidate? It would take a small amount of time, but his skills were perfect. Do you only accept people who are perfect on day one, or do you want people who will be good employees for the long term? And the truth is, even exceptional candidates can have a bad day. It seems to me that your interviewing technique is seriously flawed: you rejected an excellent candidate.

1. Leadership vs. Management: Senior developers are considered leaders, not managers. They set direction and rally their team toward a common goal. Leadership involves thinking about the long-term consequences of actions and communicating a steady state for systems that's healthy. 2. Technical Depth: While technical expertise is crucial, it's not the only requirement. Senior engineers must also demonstrate leadership qualities, such as setting direction and making decisions that benefit the team in the long term. 3. Time Management: Senior engineers need to find time to think about the future and make strategic decisions. This requires extracting more time from existing working hours rather than relying on nights and weekends, which can lead to burnout. 4. Growing Others: Senior engineers should focus on growing others around them, delegating tasks, and empowering team members. This not only helps free up their own bandwidth but also prepares others to take on higher-level responsibilities. 5. Rejecting Hyperbolic Discounting: This means resisting the temptation to prioritize immediate benefits over long-term gains. Senior engineers should think about maximizing the benefits of their team's actions over a longer time horizon.