Originally Posted by Unregistered

Learn to read maybe? I didn't just list FAANG, I also listed a bunch of other companies and options in the list, I don't know why you would automatically assume FAANG or nothing.

OP has two options:
1. Grind Leetcode hard for 1-2months (It's the amount of time it took me to grind, so it's reasonable.)
2. Work 2 years to earn the same amount of money someone would earn in FAANG for the rest of their life, example work 10 years to earn what the FAANG dude will earn in 5 years, 5 years extra of work. (The difference would probably be even bigger later down

If you think option 2 AKA, spending another 20-30 years of your life and career working to match the FAANG salary is better than spending 1-2 months grinding LC, then all the best to you mate.