One Year Later, Still Learning
Assalamualaikum wbt,
Hi!
It’s officially been one year since I joined my current company.
Time really does move fast. I still remember how nervous I was stepping into a new environment — new people, new responsibilities, and a completely different kind of work. I wasn’t sure how I’d fit in, but somehow, I did.
When I look back, this one year taught me more than I expected. I learned to adapt, to think differently, and to be patient with myself. I started seeing work not just as something to get done, but as a whole system — where every small detail connects to something bigger. I’ve also learned that progress doesn’t always look loud; sometimes it’s just you quietly showing up every day and doing a little better than before.
I’ve grown a lot in how I think and how I work with people. I’ve learned to observe before reacting, to analyze things calmly, and to take responsibility for my own pace. I also discovered that I really enjoy understanding patterns and finding meaning behind the numbers or results I work with. It feels like I’m slowly finding the part of myself that wants to build, improve, and make sense of things.
But growth also means letting go. I don’t do the same hands-on, technical work I used to enjoy. I miss that sometimes — the satisfaction of fixing or creating something tangible. Still, this path has given me something else: perspective. I’ve learned to see things from a wider view, to connect details to strategy, and to trust my own judgment.
It wasn’t an easy year. There were moments of doubt, stress, and tight days where I wondered if all this effort would be worth it. But I stayed consistent. I showed up. And maybe that’s what really matters — that even when things got uncertain, I didn’t stop trying.
So here I am, one year later. A little wiser, a little braver, and still learning. This first year feels like the foundation for what’s next. I know there’s more to grow into — more confidence, more courage, and hopefully, more peace in what I do.
One year down. Many lessons gained. Alhamdulillah for the journey so far.
