[nexus2045]

Post title resonated with me because I've been failing to Leetcode my way to a decent level for the past 5 years, but I know the reason why is because I simply haven't put in enough time and effort. I find that as long as I keep grinding, I can eventually sniff out the patterns, instead of treating each problem as some sort of one-off.

How you got let go might not be your programming skills, it could just be something political, your personality not being received well, or the business not doing well. I've been through this as well - I was obviously not very focused on my job, and was frequently distracted, and didn't fit in with the team.

The problem is you equate Leetcoding well == programming, and you used one outlier post on the internet to confirm your suspicion that you suck.

Even if you do quit, you're going to have trouble finding a job that pays as much as a non-FAANG that doesn't ask you Leetcode questions.

If there's a takeaway from my comment, its to separate your concerns... Leetcode is just about interview prep and nothing more (maybe an entry to competitive programming, where Leetcode is actually a bit too easy). Job performance has nothing to do with Leetcode or even so much programming skills, but more to do with communication, work visibility, meshing with coworkers, taking responsibility and initiative, etc. And programming, just as a hobby, has nothing to do with the above.