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This was exactly my experience too. The interviewer seemed more focused on checking boxes on the grading rubric than actually understanding the design discussion. They barely engaged with alternative approaches.

The interviewer was also very hard for me to understand, which made the interview harder than it should have been.

I am ESL too, so this is not about someone’s background. The problem is communication in an interview where both sides need to understand each other clearly.

From what I have seen on Blind, others have had similar experiences.



Ever since Rick Rubin has been on his book tour, he has become the patron saint of Product Manger Tech Twitter.


Looks like the comments on this article are too.


Roncesvalles' law: Bad posts have bad comments.


Does this imply that good posts do not have bad comments?


It's more about the average quality of comments.


No


I think it's just an internet trope at this moment.


What's evergreen about it?


It's an Americanism that means 'it's always green' or 'always relevant'.


Thank you for saying this. Some journos don’t mind crossing the line for a click bait headline.


A certain YC company fired a few employees for not using AI, the CEO bragged about it on X and incidentally it was a crypto company.


Input: I ate an ice cream.

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In today’s fast-paced environment, it’s vital to pause and celebrate the small wins. This experience reminded me of the importance of temperature control, instant gratification, and the power of a well-timed reward.

Key takeaways:

1. Agility is everything—eat it before it melts.

2. Quality matters—always go for the double scoop.

3. Consistency is king.

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