nevillain

I have done the Workera SWE Domain test (244/300, 95th pctl), and the algorithmic coding test (125/300, 41st pctl). Clearly, my DSA expertise atm is sh*t.

Ouch!

Tbf: - I was towards bottom of the class for a significant chunk of the course - It's been a while since I reviewed/wrote algorithms (but having gotten a good grade in the DSA course, it raises eyebrows) - I only recently started doing LeetCode (< a week). It's getting progressively easier, and I might just be rusty. But again, it doesn't negate your point.

Now that it's been suggested twice, seeking to study in or move to the US seems like a plausible cause of action. Given my overall GPA won't be outstanding, I will be pretty limited if I am looking to join an MSc program.

Your conjecture is quite reasonable, possibly accurate. Tracking bigger goals has definitely been a problem for me.

I love computer science and programming in general, so I am not about to give that up. I guess once in a while I need someone to consult or do stuff together with—like when I've been stuck on a bug for a while.

I will try to create that "custom" overarching framework. Hard to get right, but it might be fruitful.

This is quite helpful as it answers the "support role or not" question. I appreciate the forthrightness. I am applying for jobs over the next few weeks, and I will consider your take when selecting opportunities.

Thanks for offering to help. I will go through the book later since I am still applying for jobs and preparing for interviews. It seems like quite a great book though, and I might finally get to learn ray tracing :D

> I don't even think I had anything as interesting as building a compiler. I am now less than 10 years into my career and roughly at the top of the payscale in Europe.

This is quite encouraging, thanks!

I did the "Learning How to Learn" course on Coursera [1] some years back. Granted, I might not have applied the teachings I got. I will be sure to review the video/course and/or Barbara Oakley's book "A Mind for Numbers." [2]

I cannot say why I can't solve the easy problems on LeetCode. But I should point out I only recently started attempting them, and it sure is getting easier.

Despite the downsides of schools/boot-camps, I believe they give you an okay outline of a specific field.

[1] https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn [2] https://barbaraoakley.com/books/a-mind-for-numbers/