From late 2021 Newbie to Guardian 🛡️

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Finally hit Guardian on LeetCode.

I started late 2021, with zero roadmap, zero discipline, and a lot of self-doubt. There were months where I solved daily, months where I disappeared completely.

But I kept coming back.

This badge feels less like “I’m smart” and more like
“I didn’t quit when it would’ve been easier to.”

If you’re stuck in the 1600–1800 loop or restarting again for the nth time — I see you. Progress is painfully slow, but it does compound.

On a practical note:
I’m actively looking for full-time SDE-1 roles.

• 2024 graduate
• 1.5 years of experience
• Strong in DSA / Competitive Programming (C++)
• Comfortable with backend + problem solving
• Immediate joining available (NP)

If anyone has leads, referrals, or advice — my DMs are open.
And to everyone grinding silently: keep going. One day you’ll look back and realize you survived it.

Thanks for reading 🖤