I recently began a corporate role as an IT SharePoint Consultant at a medium-sized international company. However, before diving into this new chapter, I want to reflect on a pivotal experience in my journey—my time as a part-time software developer at a startup. That period was unique and transformative, shaping my perspective on work, teamwork, …
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Up until three weeks before graduation, I was pretty sure I had my post-grad life sorted. I genuinely believed I’d continue working at the company where I’d just spent a year interning. I mean, why wouldn’t they want to keep me? I brought motivation and discipline, solved problems, and only occasionally made mini mistakes. Alas, …
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Starting over can feel like signing up for a marathon when you’ve only ever jogged to catch a bus. But for me? Turns out I’m a sprinter at heart. Who knew? When I decided to pivot to software development, I braced myself for late nights, steep learning curves, and possibly crying into my keyboard. What …
In September 2022, life threw open a window of opportunity, and I decided to leap through it—gracefully, of course (or as gracefully as a full-time mom of 12 years can manage). My youngest started primary school, my husband ditched his corporate chains to start his own company, and suddenly, I had something rare: time. Not …
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For many, the path to their dream job seems straightforward: study what you love, graduate, and step into your chosen profession. In my case? Let’s just say it’s been more of a scenic route with a few plot twists along the way. My Education I’ve always been fascinated by computers and originally dreamed of studying …