Lately, I haven’t been as set on staying in San Francisco as I originally was. Having spent at least half of my mental energy trying to figure out my next step, I came to the conclusion that I only want to stay for the right reasons.
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Starting the job search
It’s been a crazy rollercoaster ride the last few weeks, where the euphoric feeling that I had when I arrived is slowly dissipating. I decided to look for jobs in San Francisco, little did I know things would go so differently here than they did for me in the Netherlands.
Read MoreSecond month in San Francisco

As you might have noticed, I’ve dialled down on writing about my adventures. Not sure if it’s because I’m doing less or because everything isn’t as new anymore. Either way, the last months have also given me some time to think about whether or not I want to stay in SF and how that works visa-wise.
Read MoreThings I wish I thought about before starting a new job
Starting a new job with limited experience, especially right after your studies, feels a bit like walking into the wilderness. How do we find a job we enjoy and can use our skills? Here are some of the things I wish I’d thought about earlier.
Read MoreFirst day of work

On the first day of work, I decided to walk to the office and spent most of the day onboarding and getting to know the company a bit. They had a pretty impressive office.
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