January is an ideal time to summarize the past year and to set plans and goals for the coming year. In my experience, it's helpful to divide this into two categories: personal and career.
1. Personal
Last year was a big change for me. The most important thing is that I have purchased a home with my fiancee.
The war in Ukraine began after less than a month of living there. We felt compelled to offer assistance to the Ukrainian people. As a result, we decided to share our home with a Ukrainian family. They lived with us for about three months, and then we helped them find their own flat. I will never forget the moment when they were first reunited with their father and husband. That was a huge lowliness lesson.
Another significant realization for me last year was visiting a new, exotic country. My girlfriend and I spent two wonderful weeks on one of the most well-known paradise islands: the Dominican Republic. It was an amazing experience.
Plans for 2023
- wedding
- asian / south america travel
2. Career
Last year was very intensive, and I learned a lot. I was able to keep up with my self-development routine system that I started at the beginning of the year. At work, I begun to work more independently with more complex projects, e.g., the progress measuring module for the financial controller.This experience has allowed me to see the value I bring to the company and it's incredibly fulfilling.
Plans for 2023
The main goal is crystal clear here. I want to increase my salary. There are two options to achieve this. First, get a raise in my current company. This is a better option according to the fact that I like this project - tech stack, and I'm learning a lot there.
Conclusion
I'm excited about 2023 as well. This year, I've made a commitment to improving my skills and competencies as a software engineer. I'm working hard and am confident that the results will be positive. Here's to a great year ahead!
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good luck with this year!