Picture this: December 6th, 2023, in Zanzibar, having the time of my life. Then, my phone rings and it’s my manager with the plot twist that there will be layoffs at Wellthy (budget cuts), and I’m among the affected.
Normally, I’d be puzzled, but this brought a mix of feelings; excitement that different and better opportunities were on the way, and disappointment that I was parting ways with the precious team at Wellthy. That said, my one-month notice period began which I spent mostly transitioning.
It’s been seven weeks since I laid down my tools at Wellthy, but my journey to find meaningful work is not over yet. These last few weeks have allowed me to pause and reflect on my next steps as a Software Engineer.
In order to see where we are going, we not only must remember where we have been, but we must understand where we have been.
Ella Baker
Ella Baker once said, “In order to see where we are going, we not only must remember where we have been, but we must understand where we have been.” In line with this, I have taken this time to analyze my steps and the habits that led me to where I currently am. Not just career-wise but in many other aspects of life, for better decision-making in the future. The moments have been quite relieving and comforting.
So what else have I been up to? Mostly upskilling on Coursera and Leetcode. I’ve also joined a Taekwondo class, and I find the time to play basketball and do good via Rotary. I am also grateful for having a supportive and available partner who has made this period even more worthwhile.
I am truly grateful for the last two years at both Wellthy and Andela. I look forward to what the next chapter holds!