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Re:Google Interview University – Plan for studying to become... by fail2fail2ban on Thursday October 06, 2016 @11:53AM (#12653466)
He's saying every company needs a Sheldon or two; they don't need a company full of Sheldons.
Re:Google Interview University – Plan for studying to become... by mattnewton on Thursday October 06, 2016 @12:06PM (#12653591)
Sure, but a library writer can use libraries; the converse is often not true. And most places pride themselves on a) hiring really good people and b) giving them mobility within the company. If I wanted someone to glue stuff together without contributing to company infrastructure why not just hire a contractor for the gig?

(Also Off topic, but should I know who Sheldon is?)

Re:Google Interview University – Plan for studying to become... by inanutshellus on Thursday October 06, 2016 @12:22PM (#12653729)
Character from the tv show Big Bang Theory. The character is highly intelligent but quirky.

http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/the-big-bang-theory/images/26450...

Re:Google Interview University – Plan for studying to become... by pjlegato on Thursday October 06, 2016 @12:18PM (#12653696)
The point is the test doesn't select for "ability to contribute to company infrastructure" at all. It selects for "mathematical knowledge of theoretical computer science." These are related skillsets, but largely uncorrelated.
Re:Google Interview University – Plan for studying to become... by mmmpop on Thursday October 06, 2016 @01:27PM (#12654304)
A company full of Sheldons? Come on man, it's just us.
Re:Google Interview University – Plan for studying to become... by cc81 on Thursday October 06, 2016 @12:25PM (#12653748)
Character in the tv-show The Big Bang Theory. Portrayed as highly intelligent but annoying.