🚀Taking on challenging projects can lead to rapid growth and development.
💪Independence and perseverance are key qualities for success.
👩💻Good teamwork and collaboration can help overcome obstacles.
📈Gaining trust and recognition from colleagues and managers is crucial for professional growth.
🌟Luck often plays a role, but consistent hard work and dedication are essential.
What was the project that led to your promotion?
—The project involved migrating a monolith to a microservice, and despite initial challenges, I successfully completed it.
How did you overcome the difficulties you faced?
—I persevered, asked for help when needed, and learned from my mistakes to improve my skills.
What advice do you have for junior engineers aiming for a promotion?
—Take on challenging projects, show independence, ask questions when needed, and continuously improve your skills.
How did you gain the trust of your manager and team?
—By delivering high-quality work, demonstrating independence, and effectively collaborating with the team.
What role did luck play in your promotion?
—Luck played a part, but consistent hard work and dedication were fundamental to my success.
00:00Introduction to the topic and the purpose of the video
03:12Assignment of a challenging project and initial struggles
05:50Overcoming coding skills rustiness and completing the project
09:25Gaining confidence, trust, and recognition from colleagues and managers
12:30Launching the migrated microservice and handling production alerts
15:45Reflections on the role of luck and the importance of perseverance
