Career. Lifestyle. Motivation
I’ve been quiet on this page for a while because honestly… I think I’ve been learning to let go of a version of success I used to believe in. For most of my life, becoming a software engineer wasn’t just a career goal. It felt like the answer, the thing that would change everything. I grew up
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with computer science students at my university. I’ve been invited back as a guest speaker for the same course each year, and it’s always something I truly joy and look forward to. But this year felt different. The conversation took place over Zoom. I
In a world that rewards hustle, slowing down can almost feel wrong. As an engineer, I’ve spent years building things. My mind is wired to solve problems, to optimize, to fix. I’m used to measuring success by output, more code, more progress, more impact. But somewhere along the way, I forgot how
Just like in life, every career has chapters. Some are filled with momentum and adrenaline. Others demand soul-searching, patience, and growth. My past two years at Messenger were all of the above and more. When I first joined Meta four years ago, I started on an infra team building internal
Recently, I sat in on a Women in Leadership talk hosted by the Facebook org at work and I have to admit, I usually skip these because I tell myself I have “too much work.” But wow, I didn’t realize how much I was missing out on. There’s something so powerful about hearing from women who are in
I’m writing this blog post for a few reasons. First, I was promoted to Senior Engineer during a pivotal cultural shift at the company I work for (and tech industry in general). Second, I want to talk about the realities of working in tech, beyond the headlines and assumptions. But most importantly,
