Mid-Year Reflections: Health Wins, Family Worries, and a Tough Market
With only one week left in June, I have officially completed two-thirds of my 3-month plan for weight loss and health recovery. While I am incredibly happy that my health has improved so much, my mind is still heavy with other worries.
My biggest concern right now is my son's education. He recently faced a setback and failed his entrance exam into a specialized high school. Unfortunately, he hasn’t shown much motivation or positive change since that disappointment, which worries me as a parent.
At the same time, the professional landscape remains brutal. I just received news that many of my old friends and former colleagues have been forced to look for jobs outside the IT industry after months of endless searching. Others have no choice but to stay and endure highly toxic work environments just to maintain a steady income and pay the bills.
The year 2026 continues to be a very difficult and volatile time—not just for tech professionals, but across almost every sector. Navigating this period requires immense resilience, and it reminds me to appreciate my current stability while staying strong for my family.