thinking about how i didn't get a return offer at meta in summer 2022 and then i worked in quant trading (realized i hated it) and now im a senior software engineer at the age of 24

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The video leverages a relatable 'failure-to-success' narrative arc that provides inspiration and social proof, which is highly engaging for career-focused audiences.

Summary

The creator reflects on her career journey, noting that failing to get a return offer at Meta led her to a quant trading role she disliked, which ultimately paved the way for her to become a senior software engineer at 24. She concludes with the sentiment that rejection is redirection.

Structure

1Creator shares a personal career setback
2Describes a pivot to a job she disliked
3Highlights her current success as a senior engineer
4Offers an encouraging takeaway about rejection

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thinking about how i didn't get a return offer at meta in summer 2022 and then i worked in quant trading (realized i hated it) and now im a senior software engineer at the age of 24 rejection truly is redirection

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thinking about how i didn't get a return offer at meta in summer 2022 and then i worked in quant trading (realized i hated it) and now im a senior software engineer at the age of 24. rejection truly is redirection.