All you have to do is ASK!

Life at Shopee was quite the journey! It started as an aspiration from seeing the sponsorship of Shopee in the eSports tournament I participated in, to the ads bombarding me on screen. I summoned the courage to apply to the e-commerce industry I've been so curious to learn about. Through countless rejections and barely a handful of offers, it has prepared me mentally for the opportunity at this company.

Opportunity is barely the word that describes the culture that invited me to this company. "Ask, and you shall receive" was literally what I experienced in this company. Upon being interviewed by my manager from the shoes team, I did not expect the tailored experience that was awaiting me at my doorstep. The holistic approach to the role I applied for, turned into more than just a business development operation role. I was exposed to projects and the whole ecosystem of the department. The exposure enabled me with lots of room to grow and making mistakes are encouraged. There's no time to shy away in a fast paced environment. As each mistake is viewed as a change that leads to open doors!

Adaptability was a part of my language, however "fast" and change was something that was a challenge for me. Being a more process oriented person, I tend to favor the learning process to fully grasp a concept whilst delivering the best probable result. The experience at Shopee so far has taught me to jog, instead of learning to walk before you run. Being in a supportive environment with a team that encourages questions in their busy schedule, I was fortunate to be able to be exposed to many different roles in the department. Backed with the flexible work culture along with a supportive team that encourages every stride. From small talks to technical know-hows, it enabled a safe space for me to express any doubts or emotions that may have often been neglected (masculinity *scoff*).

My takeaway from this journey so far is to stay hungry enough to know why you're here, stay foolish enough to always ASK!

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