The end of the 22nd year has come in the blink of an eye, and it's time to write the year-end summary again. The last blog post was still last year's year-end summary, I really am a blogger who only updates once a year. As I get older, I become lazier. This year, I'll just write something casual.
Work#
At the beginning of this year, after the Chinese New Year, I already had the idea of leaving my job. So, after spending two months solving coding problems in my spare time, I started looking for a new job. I interviewed with 5 companies and passed the interviews with 2 major domestic companies. The remaining 3 foreign companies either rejected me after the first interview or didn't proceed after the interview. So, to summarize, I didn't get a chance to interview with any of the companies I wanted to join :( The job market this year is very tough, with companies either reducing their workforce or laying off employees. Fortunately, one company offered me a satisfactory salary increase. After accepting the offer, I resigned and left ByteDance in the middle of the year.
Actually, leaving ByteDance wasn't as happy as I imagined. Apart from the low salary and high work pressure, everything else was great (including the atmosphere and benefits). After starting at the new company in June, I already wanted to leave on the first day :( But due to the unfavorable job market, there weren't any good opportunities, so I stayed. Now, half a year has passed at the new company. If I were to evaluate the new company, apart from the salary advantage, I am very dissatisfied with everything else because there are too many shortcomings. I won't write much about it.
For the expectations for next year, I hope to seize any good opportunities that come my way. But it's also a matter of fate, after all, good companies and teams are hard to come by. There will always be some dissatisfaction no matter where you work. After all, it's just a job, and it's not supposed to be too comfortable.
Life#
After my birthday this year, I had my first romantic relationship, bidding farewell to 24 years of single life. Life has changed a lot because of it. I went to many places and ate at many delicious restaurants with my girlfriend. We also watched many TV shows and videos together. I feel like I've been living in a bubble of happiness, which is completely different from when I was working and living alone in Beijing. Every day, I am immersed in happiness and joy.
I hope to go to Shanghai Disneyland with my girlfriend next year, if conditions allow. I also want to visit Japan if possible. And of course, I want to eat more delicious food and take pictures at the places I want to visit. And most importantly, get more sleep.
Expectations for the 23rd year#
- Save more money and continue studying investments. I hope to live a life without having to work as soon as possible.
- Follow my heart and live the life I want.
Conclusion#
Play more, eat more, sleep more, and take care of yourself.