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
Growth
Built Through Challenge: My Time at Messenger
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
Tackling Unconscious Bias in Tech
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
Navigating Change and Growth: My Journey to Senior Engineer
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,
The Importance of Setting Goals
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Setting goals is a fundamental step on the journey of personal and career growth. Goals provide us with direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. They serve as a roadmap to help us reach our full potential and achieve the success we desire in both our
How to Get Your First Promotion
I had been working at Meta for ~8 months when my manager brought up the conversation about my first promotion. This didn't mean I was promoted, it meant my manager and I were going to work together to make sure I met all the requirements to move to the next level. Ten months after having this
