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Now that I'm laid off, everyday feels like Sunday. Don't get me wrong. It was genuinely painful to leave my dream job of 8 years this way. Google gave me the opportunity to work in the US and I was fortunate to transform my career multiple times. And don't get me started on the amazingly smart yet kind people I have worked with. After taking the time to wholeheartedly accept being laid off, I am truly happy now. I wake up every morning with a sense of purpose and I feel like a million bucks every day. So in my latest YouTube video, I talked about the 5 habits / tips that I had to apply to myself to rediscover my happiness: 1) Practicing gratitude 2) Avoiding further burnout 3) Being comfortable with uncomfortable things 4) Having a life outside of work And 5th being my favorite - having FU money. That's a strong language to use, but to me it simply means having the discipline and motivation to save up for a rainy day. And when that dreaded rain did come, I felt so awesome that all my previous efforts were there to help me. When something difficult comes our way, it can be either a blessing or a lesson. In my case, it was both. So please check out my latest video if you are going through something difficult, and I hope it helps you find the gratitude, mindset and motivation to face your challenges head on.

There's so much to learn from this story. So many times we question why aren't the right opportunities coming out way, where we might not be fully prepared for them. So focus on preparing yourself. When you are actually ready, the right opportunities will automatically come.

Five eye-opening things I realized three months after joining Google: 1. I am just as smart as the people there: * Most people have this impostor syndrome when they join a place like Google * There is a myth that everyone is smarter than you * But as I interacted more with my colleagues, I felt at ease after getting over the Noogler phase 2. You can think long term: - A massive difference for me was that I could - for the first time in my career - really balance long-term thinking with short-term resumes - People were really interested in what you could do one year, three years, and five years and beyond 3. Getting different parts of the organization to work together unlocks massive opportunities: * Google is more like a country, less than a country 😀 * Different groups and product areas might have very different incentives * Aligning their incentives and getting to work together unlocks opportunities that just did not exist * Product Managers play a key role in this area I would love to hear from other Googlers and Xooglers. What did you realize over time that wasn't apparent earlier?

— 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. That’s what I heard during my interview at Yandex, after which I was crying. My journey at Yandex started when I was choosing where I’d like to work. My options were Coca-Cola, McKinsey, and Yandex. A trip to the office was the breaking point for me. There was a totally unique vibe, which is super important when choosing a workplace. Besides, I loved the youthful spirit of the Yandex guys. So, that motivated me to join their team 😁 These things really matter: you’re not just looking for a high salary and nice coworkers, but also t͟h͟e͟ ͟r͟i͟g͟h͟t͟ ͟v͟i͟b͟e͟. And then — boom, I’m having a harsh interview with the team lead! It was the last stage of the hiring process. Every question had a twist in it, a second and third layer. It felt like playing chess and solving Math problems simultaneously. 🥲 As soon as it was over, I shut down my laptop and burst into tears, thinking it had been going so well until this very moment. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. Thanks to my boss, I caught up on the intricacies of ads, which I had disregarded before. You simply can’t work with ads if you don’t understand the technical aspects of products — you can’t talk to the partners and clients, and you can’t sell, either. And it’s equally important to appreciate the value of the product you develop. If you don’t like it, you won’t start liking your team as well. You should be the person following the idea, so it motivates you and all around to advance in spite of everything. So I’d say that the market starts to respect you once you’re deeply immersed in the product and you simply love it!  My boss's guidance helped me get to the point where I finally felt like I understood the subject matter, even if it took me 5 months 😅 He always told me to ask questions, stupid ones too. Because it’s not stupid to ask questions — it’s stupid if they are the same! I’m excited to hear your stories of getting jobs through thick and thin 👇🏼

Don't wait for the perfect moment. It's so easy to get caught up in waiting for that "perfect" moment to chasing your dreams. But guess what? The world won't wait for you! If I had waited until the perfect moment, I wouldn't have made such wonderful connections on LinkedIn, and I wouldn't have made significant progress in my data journey. Here are some truths 1. There's never a "perfect" time. 2. Progress > Perfection. 3. Small steps lead to big wins. So, instead of waiting: ✅ Start that project you've been putting off. ✅ Learn that new skill. ✅ Apply for that job. ✅ Take that leap of faith. Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So all you need to do is get started. Happy New Month! REPOST for someone who needs to see this! P.S. Is it just me, or has the LinkedIn algo been acting funny lately? ✨ #JustGetStarted #NewMonthNewGoals

Another "Pro Tip" re: utilizing Trusted Herd Inc. And this one is for Agencies or Brands that submit reviews of their Brand Ambassadors. I received an application from a BA for an upcoming Roadshow and saw that she had a four star rating out of a possible five stars. If you've been following my posts, you know that I view TH ratings like an Uber rating. With Uber, a 4.88 out of 5 may seem great but it's really not. The BA's resume was great and I am genuinely interested in the candidate. However, a 4-star rating raises a red flag. So I clicked on the "Reviews" tab and right away I was able to see the 4-star rating with the following comments: "[REDACTED] was engaging with the crowds, had high energy and was able to work well the other team members." Engaging with crowds? High energy? Able to work well with others? That's a 5-star rating my friends. TH ratings should not be treated like a quarterly review of a direct report where HR always tells you "No matter how good they are, you need to leave room for improvement." The hiring manager or field lead maybe doesn't know any better but they need to relax and should have given the BA a 5-star rating.

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