Adapting to challenges at Andela

Vivian Chenane
Jul 24, 2017 · 2 min read

The secret to change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new

I have grown to understand that good things not only happen to the best of people but to the hardworking and committed. Andela bootcamp has made me realize that nothing comes for free. If you want something beautiful to come out of a situation, then take initiative. One of the challenges at Andela for me has been prioritizing tasks. Andela has helped me learn that it is smart to tackle the most difficult parts of a task early on and therefore I usually prioritize tasks in order to avoid pressure within the stipulated time.

Change has been a constant challenge at Andela. I believe dealing with change is a requirement in any organizations setting. At Andela you have to be flexible with your work and abilities because things change daily. Every day you learn something new. I am not afraid of learning new and difficult things. I have learnt that whenever I am faced with change, I have to put in extra effort for smooth transition. Andela makes you shift quite rapidly to any given situation. I have to look ahead and anticipate changes so that I am ready to handle them when they come.

Another challenge at Andela has been learning how to collaborate and it has been a good lesson. I had never heard about Git and version control but now i know how important it is for team work. I believe success is not evaluated based on not only my work but the work of my team.

Lastly, having to meet deadlines while learning new things in technology and implementing them has not been an easy task. Andela bootcamp has given me a great chance to learn and meet people from different backgrounds and values and I appreciate the culture.

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