Life Update
It has been two years since my last blog post. A lot has happened over the last two years. Where do I even begin? Life has had its ups and downs. I got engaged to the love of my life, Nicole. Medical issues tended to be the common scenario throughout the last couple years. I have been separated from my position at Pierce County due to my inability to work over a year because of my medical issues. It was issue after issue. I am amazed that I have managed to continue studying and growing during all that tribulation.
The Never Ending Year
2020 began with everyone saying that it would be their year. Everyone didn’t like how 2019 ended up for them and wanted to do better for themselves and those around them. Individuals making decisions to be intentional in everything they do to ensure a better outcome. Covid 19 stopped the good intentions in its tracks. Covid 19 brought about a year of pain and suffering that would not end. Covid 19 broke many individuals that sought to better themselves.
The Hell That is 2020 Thus Far
The year began as most other years, everyone saying “This will be my year.” Little did we know that this year would be full of crisis and insanity. For my own sanity, I thought I would give an update to record some of the world’s events as well as my own. Pandemic, emergency surgery, murder hornets, and riots to name some of the events that have shaken the world that I know. One of the major events is a pandemic that is still underway. Not to mention needing emergency surgery in the middle of the pandemic.
Employment Never Felt so Good
After sending out hundreds of applications, I have accepted an offer to be a Software Engineer 1 with Pierce County IT. I am excited to start my career tomorrow. The first steps into a life where I can finally live rather than surviving. I am eager to learn and grow every day. The first few weeks will most likely be a lot of meetings and learning everything needed in order to fulfill my role. Also, learning everything that my role entails. I hope that I can bring a lot of knowledge and energy to the team I will be assigned to.
My First Final Interview
Today I had my first final interview for a Software Engineer position. It consisted of 17 questions dealing with mostly coding concepts and development concepts. There were also some behavioral questions as well. It seemed to go well. It was stressful leading up to the interview. Anxiety is horrible and has been such a major hurdle to get over with anything new that I do. Once I get over that hurdle, I feel accomplished and almost a sense of empowerment can overcome me. Likely the empowerment feeling is due to the adrenaline pumping through my veins though.