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Bill Mei

Bill’s Essays

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Total points: 1,159
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Life, Learning & Writing 2 Career & Management 1

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Friendships form via shared context, not shared activities

2022530 points182 comments Life, Learning & Writing details

You’re one among millions, not one in a million.

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How to spend money on your friends without it looking like bribery

2023331 points262 comments Life, Learning & Writing details

Owning things is more socially acceptable than renting them.

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How I got my dream job in the tech industry without a CS degree

2017298 points179 comments Career & Management details

A story about the unconventional strategies I used to land a job I love.