u/michaelnovati replied ·
Hi, sorry to hear about that :(
1. I would let your recruiter know before you hear the decision. I would specifically reference the question "How will you survive X" because I don't know a FAANG company that has a culture OFFICIALLY like that and it's inappropriate to ask that IMO.
2. Sadly, the reality of an interview process is that there's factors beyond your control and no matter how much you prepare, you just never know if things like that are going to happen. so I always advise people to not put all their eggs in one basket and to try to have a preparation strategy that will get them ready for a range of similar companies instead of just one specific company. so hopefully you'll be able to find another option.