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1.5 years ago I wanted to do something extra outside my job. A senior offered me a spot on a group freelance project, and it turned out to be a life-changing moment.
That first project didn't feel like work — I put in way more effort than I ever did at my job, but it felt fun. I was learning fast, and the pace of that learning curve told me everything: this is what I want to keep doing.
Still on that path, still building.
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