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.
u/Firm_Ad6215 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
Appreciate your advice. I’ve already been rejected but I will let them know. I wouldn’t want to work there even if I got the offer honestly, I got a very bad vibe and I fee that sentiment is shared amongst a lot of engineers there.
u/michaelnovatireplied·
Yeah I think I would add 3.
Each FAANG is different and the different culture and maybe different companies are good for different people. so just trying to do whatever you can to get that name on your resume. might end up not working on it as well as you think it would. and maybe it's a good thing if it's just not the right place for you either.