As 2025 draws to a close, it's a natural time to reflect.
It has been a challenging year for many people, and my family has faced our own share of challenges.
But I end the year grateful to be a part of a team of people I enjoy working with every day, who support one another throughout our challenges. And I am so happy to have a job that lets me tackle interesting problems and provide value in ways that are meaningful to me.
My role has undergone a transformation from 2024, where my primary role was documenting a database product. Instead, I've become a Developer Documentation Code SME for all things code-example-related. My day-to-day work is now a split between software engineering and writing documentation for internal stakeholders:
- Helping leadership make decisions about code-related considerations.
- Helping the members of the technical writing organization leverage the new tools we're providing.
I'm really enjoying the software engineering work. And I also feel valued for my ability to create effective and actionable internal docs.
Value alignment is one of the keys that enable me to remain highly productive over a long period of time while avoiding burnout. The value alignment in my current role is particularly important for me as an employee.
Here's to 2026 - may it bring a new array of interesting problems to tackle!