Transition

On Saturday, 7 March, I volunteered at a briyani distribution event in my neighborhood during Ramadan. The initiative was organized by our RC to support residents during the fasting period. While it primarily served the Muslim community, other residents were welcomed as well. Many of the elderly residents were unfamiliar with the online registration system, so I helped with the process, scanning QR codes, confirming their details, and guiding them to collect their food. It wa

One hundred and twenty days ago, I stepped away from my role in the medical setting to begin a deliberate build phase in digital analytics. At the start, I did not have a clear direction. I spent the first few weeks exploring where my skills could translate and where they could grow. It was uncomfortable not having certainty. I had no commercial proof. No visibility. No roadmap. So instead of waiting to feel ready, I started building. I built this portfolio. I completed targe

For the past two weeks, I immersed myself fully in the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate. I was spending more than 10 hours a day on it, treating it like a full-time commitment. With the help of ChatGPT and Gemini to clarify concepts and challenge my understanding, I completed a programme that typically takes six to eight months within two focused weeks. At the beginning, I started questioning myself. Finishing a course in two weeks is one thing. Actually retaini

A Note for Anyone Standing at the Same Starting Point If you’re in the early stages of a transition and finding it more uncomfortable than you expected, you’re not alone. Some of the hardest parts don’t show up as obstacles you can solve quickly. They show up as uncertainty, patience, and long stretches where progress feels invisible. That can be especially difficult if you’re used to clear milestones or external validation. This piece isn’t meant to offer advice or a roadmap

Where to begin when you know you want to change, but don’t know how A Note for Anyone Standing at the Same Starting Point If you’re considering a career transition and you already have a role in mind, don’t rush. Before worrying about skill gaps, ask whether the role actually suits you. Look beyond job titles. Read reviews, but don’t rely on them blindly. If you can, talk to people in the field. Most importantly, give yourself time. It’s okay to take weeks — or even months —

A Note for Anyone Considering a Career Transition Career transitions shouldn’t be rushed — especially not as a way to escape discomfort. Before deciding: Ask whether your current role still aligns with your interests Talk to people — let them challenge your thinking Be honest about what energises you and what drains you We spend roughly eight hours a day at work. Choosing to rethink that commitment isn’t weakness — it’s responsibility. Once you decide: Identify the gap betwe