dispirited

I'm maybe more cynical, I believe that these types of interviews don't filter out less smart people, but filter out people who don't object to the processes of Big Tech. I think they mainly serve to pass through people who aren't going to question the system, and won't speak up when during their day to day trenches they're implementing ethically bankrupt software. Intelligence has nothing to do with it, it's about ensuring the capitalism machine keeps going without any revolt.

Tell me, what is this?

Thank you for your kind words <3

Yeah, I'm slowly starting to accept that as an option. Of course, it's more than just relocating, it's giving up all the friends and community I have where I am right now. Feels existential to me.

Thank you for your words, I'm definitely trying to reframe this way and rekindle some interest in algorithms/design.

And yeah, I haven't obviously made that signal, but I have definitely applied for "lesser" companies that I wouldn't have otherwise.