In this video, I’m celebrating my 2-year Googleversary (yes, two whole years!) as a Communications Associate in the APAC Marketing team, and I’m sharing five of the biggest career lessons I’ve learned along the way. If you’re a fresh grad, early-career professional, or job hunter who’s ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like you’re the only one struggling—trust me, I’ve been there. Transitioning from student/intern to full-time was honestly a shock to my system: higher expectations, less hand-holding, and a lot of moments where I questioned if I was good enough. I talk about why you should embrace the “pre-work hustle” while you’re still in university (learn skills, try hobbies, travel, even start a side hustle like YouTube), and why a growth mindset matters when imposter syndrome hits—because nobody starts off perfect, and I definitely didn’t. I also share how finding the right role is about fit (not just growth), why people skills are wildly underrated for learning, success, and happiness, and how work-life balance doesn’t happen automatically—you have to intentionally build routines that protect your health, home, relationships, and hobbies. Basically: don’t let work rule your whole life, because it’s not the only pillar that makes life awesome.