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Cried after failing my OpenAI interview

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Just got the rejection from OpenAI for an L4 SWE role. Made it all the way to the final round. Got the email today and just sat there and cried. The worst part is I have still have a chance with Anthropic, but this was supposed to be the one. I could almost taste the comp boost.

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  1. 2026-09-02 09:25 · r/OpenAI
    Cried after failing my OpenAI interview

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