New City, New Job, Another New Beginning

TL;DR - Moved to New York. Hustled for a bit. Found a job i’m happy in. Working on self-improvement. Stay tuned for more.

Every year, looking ahead, I think that this year will be a more stable one. One where I can finally think beyond a year (and buy some long-lasting furniture for a change). At the end of every year, I look back and realize there was no way that was going to happen, I should have seen the signs.

After my month abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan (more on that in a different learnings post), I decided to move to New York in search of work and a new beginning. I found a local Le Pain Quotidien and made it my workplace for the next month. I didn’t know this at the time but I’d be spending more time there than at home sending out job applications and networking my way forward.

I then gave what I can only describe as my most interesting set of interviews yet. They carried a challenge, a take-home project, and a level of transparency I wish other companies extended. I found myself answering tougher-than-expected questions and providing real-time feedback to my interviewers.

Next? I got hired! I took a points & miles weeklong trip to London to spend some time with my family before I dove right into work.

I’ve been working for about a month and a half now, and the experience has been exhilarating. I’m taking on work I’d never thought of doing before, I’m learning new skills and developing traits that I wish I learnt earlier. Most importantly, I’m in an environment where I’m encouraged to be a better version of myself and work towards that.

As I write this post I realize how lucky I’ve been. New beginnings can be hard to come by for anyone. We often find ourselves looking for a chance to become a better version of ourselves and start from scratch. It’s hard to really start fresh given all the history we carry with us. While this might not be a new beginning, it’s definitely an attempt to be a better version of myself.

Until the next one,

- P