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Inside OpenAI

AGI missions, mega comp packages, and burnout at the frontier.

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Coping with Tech Job Rejection: An OpenAI Interview Story

A tech professional shares their OpenAI job rejection experience and how to cope with interview rejection in competitive tech jobs. Insights on dealing with tech job rejection.

May 8

OpenAI

Interview Stories

From Unemployed to Multiple Offers: A Staff SWE's 4-Month Tech Interview Journey

Explore a staff software engineer's candid journey through the 2026 tech job market, navigating AI startup interviews, career breaks, and multiple high-profile offers.

May 8

Google Meta OpenAI

Interview Stories

Why Top Candidates Face Failed OpenAI Onsite Interviews Amid Tech Layoffs

A candidate's journey through failed OpenAI onsite interviews sheds light on challenges in technical and behavioral rounds amid tech layoffs and evolving interview standards.

Apr 16

Meta OpenAI

Was It Worth It

Work Life Balance at AI Companies: What Are the Real Hours at OpenAI and Anthropic?

Explore the real work life balance and hours at AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic as employees weigh high pay against demanding schedules and family time.

Apr 16

OpenAI

Layoff Watch

Worker Exposes ChatGPT Misuse on Company Email, Sparks Layoff Fears

An employee's use of company ChatGPT for personal therapy sparked debate about workplace privacy, AI misuse, and potential firing risks after venting about a colleague.

Apr 7

OpenAI

Interview Stories

Why Coding Interview Prep Often Fails You: The Real Challenge Ahead

Most coding interview prep fails to mimic real interviews' pressure and dynamics, causing candidates to freeze. Discover why realistic practice matters.

Apr 7

OpenAI

Etc

Meta E5 Engineer Questions Staying Amid Lucrative HFT and AI Offers

A Meta engineer debates staying amid quicker but riskier options at HFT firms and AI startups. Weighing stability against high compensation and growth potential.

Apr 6

OpenAI Meta