My 25-Year Engineering Career Retrospective
Reflecting on my engineering career and what I could have done better.
A few days ago, as often happens, I found myself lying awake in bed at 4 AM, and I started reflecting on my career and what I might have done differently if I could go back 25 years to when I was 18.
I woke up at 5:30 AM, took some notes, and over the following days, I decided to transform them into this essay.
I often engage in this kind of retrospective, not because I am unhappy with where I am today, but to identify what still needs to be improved in my personal life and career.
While I donβt regret much of what Iβve done, I thought others who are considering a career in engineering, or who are already pursuing one, might find this helpful or at least inspiring.
For your convenience, I have divided everything into categories, and here is what I will cover:
π₯ Mindset and Productivity
π Learning
π¨βπΌ Career Planning
π£οΈ Public Exposure
βοΈ Work-Life Balance
π Mentorship and Networking
Letβs begin!
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