This is a submission for the 2025 New Year Writing challenge: Retro’ing and Debugging 2024.
Retro’ing and Debugging 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with learning, challenges, and transformation. From being a student immersed in engineering concepts to stepping into the professional world as an auditor, a system quality assurance officer, this year has been a whirlwind of growth. It was a journey of pushing boundaries, embracing failures, and evolving into a more adaptable and resilient individual.
✨Lessons Learned in 2024 ✨
This year, I realized that my growth was a continuous process, and each phase of life comes with unique lessons. To me, these were not just academic or professional insights but fundamental shifts to my persona.
Throughout 2024, I developed a strong problem-solving mindset, analytical thinking, and drafting skills that played a crucial role for both my academic and professional journey.Engineering taught me that understanding concepts is just the beginning—the real challenge lies in applying them to real-world problems. My ability to structure information evolved significantly, transitioning from writing lecture notes📝 to framing MOM (Minutes of Meetings). Moreover, shifting from 👩🏻💻 writing code to ensuring compliance within coded codes gave me a broader perspective on quality assurance and regulatory standards, reinforcing my attention towards accuracy.
As I stepped into the professional world, I realized that mistakes are not setbacks but valuable learning opportunities.An effective communication and knowing when to ask for help proved to be crucial,🤝🏻 as seeking guidance often solved half the challenges I faced, while also teaching to meet deadlines and manage time. Having a strong support system of mentors and colleagues who always had my back allowed me to navigate obstacles more efficiently, making my transition into the corporate world smoother and more rewarding.🤩
✨Overcoming Obstacles📈
Despite the challenges, 2024 was a year of growth, achievements, and transformation. Completing my bachelor’s degree while actively participating in cultural and technical events pushed me to balance academics with leadership, even earning me the 🏆 Outgoing Student Cultural Excellence Award. Stepping into the corporate world was a major shift—from being an engineering student to navigating analytical data and compliance as a professional. Looking back, I see how failures, from coding errors to design flaws, weren’t setbacks but stepping stones that strengthened my persistence and problem-solving skills. I learned that success isn’t just about talent but about continuous effort, adaptability, and resilience. Managing multiple projects, handling deadlines, and embracing challenges shaped me into a more confident and solution-oriented individual. This year wasn’t just about achievements; it was about evolving, learning, and preparing for an even stronger future.With the support of the Dev community and other social media platforms, I broadened my horizons and deepened my knowledge.
From challenges faced to lessons learned,
Through trials and triumphs, my passion burned.
With every fall, I rose once more,
Stronger, wiser than ever before.
~Riean
✨Looking foward >>2025.. ✨
The lessons I’ve learned, the challenges I’ve faced, and the achievements I’ve celebrated have laid the foundation for an even stronger 2025. As I move forward, I carry with me the belief that growth is an ongoing journey, and every experience—good or bad—is a stepping stone toward excellence.
Here’s to another year of learning, adapting, and thriving!✨
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