It is wild to look back at my January 2016 post, “Taking a risk and committing to a goal“, about quitting my job so that I could embark on a new career. It’s wild because since then, so much has happened. Professionally, I’ve changed employers multiple times, and personally, I’ve experienced some of the biggest moments of my life (marrying my wife and having our first child). It’s been a hard, but exciting and rewarding ride. It is particularly satisfying today because I get to announce that I’ve accepted the position of Senior PHP Developer at Babson College. This move represents everything I’ve been striving for with that career change; to be a true full-stack developer and gain seniority in that arena. I am so proud of this achievement, let alone the timeframe that I was able to do it (just under two years – woo!).
Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. It was a mix of hard work, sacrifice, taking risks, having faith, leveraging support and mentorship, and making the most of opportunities when they presented themselves. I feel very lucky and thankful to have been part of this story.
Of course, life is not about getting to a single destination, but what you make of the journey. So, as much as this is a fantastic moment and I intend to squeeze every bit of awesome out what this new job will bring, I also look forward to what’s ahead.
