I thought it was time for a check-in.

Who would have imagined that 5 years later, I would be writing this saying that becoming a Software Engineer was absolutely worth it?

The ups and downs? I embrace all of it. They are part of the experience for a reason. Growth is definitely not linear. It is built through challenges, new connections, new lessons, and by allowing yourself to evolve with change.

There is something special about working with like-minded people. When you give yourself the permission to explore, to let your soul wander, and to discover your true potential; it creates a thrilling effect, almost like a trance you don't ever want to leave. And yes... it can be addictive. But it is the kind that builds you.

Of course, with growth comes self doubt. It always shows up. But is it necessarily a bad thing? I don't think so.

We are human. We are meant to feel. Sometimes self-doubt is not a sign that you are failing but rather a sign that you are being projected towards the right direction.

My experience has taught me this; allow yourself to be guided by the process.

Feel it. Breath through it. Dance within it.

And that was 5 years in. and I am still evolving. =D

About Me

I am Zaahra, a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador who enjoy mentoring people and writing about technical contents that might help people in their developer journey. I also enjoy building stuffs to solve real life problems.

To reach me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faatimah-iz-zaahra-m-0670881a1/

X (previously Twitter): _fz3hra

GitHub: https://github.com/fz3hra

Cheers,

Umme Faatimah-Iz-Zaahra Mujore | Google Women TechMakers Ambassador | Software Engineer