Ask HN: Is it wise to accept an intern position at Meta?
by throwaway192384 on Hacker News.
(Throwaway for obvious reasons) I’m in the late rounds of interviewing at Meta/FB for an intern position. I was extremely lucky to get this opportunity, and the interviews so far have gone really well. I think I will get the position. Because this would be my first position in industry, it’s already difficult to get my foot in the door. However, The news I keep seeing around Meta lead me to think the whole thing is a sinking ship. Should I actually accept the offer? I have no confidence in the Metaverse, and the “Metamates” stuff just comes off as delusional. From my perspective, the Meta/Metaverse rebranding isn’t a sign of growth but rather a sign of desperation. It seems a bit silly to work at a company you have no confidence in, and one that the average person seems to hate, but getting my foot in the door is hard enough as it is. Is Meta a sinking ship? Should I actually continue with the offer and hope to pivot to something else in the future?