E is for Eskwelabs Issue 65: Why We Need to Celebrate ๐
Merry Christmas everyone! Issue 65 is here to celebrate our purpose to give thanks for the bountiful blessings this year ๐ฅ
We created this newsletter to keep our alums, partners, and anyone interested in learning skills for the future of work updated and connected to our ever-growing family. If you want to read our previous issues, you can check them out here.
Ciao! This is Meg speaking. Itโs the merriest of seasons ๐คฉ and the most wonderful time to talk about WHY we need to celebrate this December. ๐ Itโs high time to get our festive spirits on after everything weโve accomplished this year. ๐ So, dear Eskweloves, I want you to approach this letter with pride for the big and small wins and with gratitude for all that you are capable of doing. ๐ช
Issue 65 will be merrier than the previous editions as I will recommend different Christmas songs for every section of this letter. ๐น So, letโs get to it! Hereโs what you can expect:
๐๐ผ The productivity of celebrating yourself
๐๏ธ Celebrating opportunities through challenges
๐ Data-driven tips to prepare for the holidays
๐ Giving thanks to our Eskwelabs community
Got your earphones/speakers ready? ๐ Letโs begin!
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๐๐ผ The productivity of celebrating yourself
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Michael Buble
If youโre like me and do year-end evaluations not only for work but also for yourself, then you might be having an existential crisis this holiday season too! ๐ตโ๐ซ Thinking about my learning journey so far and what it will look like in 2023 had me asking questions: Will I still be passionate about the things I care about now? Am I capable of the greatness I see in others, or has my potential already peaked?ย What will my life look like after some years? Am I capable of making an impact? ๐ฅ
Viktor Frankl says that manโs major motivating factor in life is the search for meaning. ๐ He refers to suffering in pursuit of meaning as existential frustration. ๐ We get frustrated when we fix our minds on a super specific goal that is believed to be achieved by an established set of skills in a definite timeline. ๐ฆ Having an existential crisis isnโt counterproductive, but having a fixed mindset is. ๐ง So, dear Eskweloves, this month Iโm encouraging you to productively celebrate YOURSELF. ๐ Congratulate yourself for making it this far and let go of your worries and self-doubt. โจ Be in touch with your WHY and trust that everything youโve gone through is a step forward in your journey as a learner.ย
As classes and work are coming to an end this season, here are some things you can do this break to celebrate yourself:
Treat yourself! ๐ฆ Connect with your inner child, whatโs one thing you yearned for as a child but never got?
Release some endorphins!๐Go for a walk. Do some yoga. Try wall-climbing activities.ย
Binge and chill. ๐ป The availability of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ call for a cozy night in!
Eat your fruits and vegetables. ๐๏ธ The time off work is a perfect opportunity to discover healthy food that suits your taste.
This practice of thanking and celebrating ourselves is not fixed only during the holidays. With our why in our hearts, nurture your growth mindset, and celebrate every feat of your learning journey. ๐
๐๏ธ Celebrating opportunities through challenges
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! By Frank Sinatra, B. Swanson Quartet
I know being nice to yourself and setting realistic goals can be challenging in itself, but once we find our groove, itโs time to step out of our comfort zones. ๐ง The purpose of challenging ourselves is that it opens opportunities for guidance and collaboration with what we seek to accomplish. ๐ค At Eskwelabs, we celebrate the challenge our bootcamps bring by offering our learners career support and industry apprenticeship.
Hereโs how we give you an extra push after graduation!
๐ Resume book - We send your resume to our network of company partners.
๐ Program certificate - We provide you with a certificate to show off on LinkedIn.
๐ Technical coaching - We prepare you for your interviews.
๐ Fireside chats - We invite industry professionals to share wisdom from their career.
๐ Job Interview guarantee - Enjoy guaranteed first interviews with our company partners.
But wait, thereโs more! ๐ฎ Our Industry Apprenticeship is an opportunity to apply what youโve learned in your 9-week bootcamp through paid work with our company partners! ๐ผ Cohort 7 showed their expertise as they did their apprenticeship with Eplayment and Luxx Ventures, while Cohort 8 showed theirs with Pieza PH. ๐ We hope these features convince you WHY you can rely on our bootcamp to assist you in your learning journey!
Give yourself more reason to celebrate the year ahead and join our community of purposeful learners! The Data Analytics Bootcamp Cohort 9 begins this January 30, 2023.
Also here are some FAQs on our Industry Apprenticeship to get you all the more excited! : https://bit.ly/DABIndustryApprenticeshipFAQ
๐ Data-driven tips to prepare for the holidays
A Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives
At this point, youโve gotten in touch with your why and stepped out of your comfort zone! All thatโs left is to CELEBRATE! ๐ฅ Be festive, let loose and be merry in the presence of your loved ones. ๐ To help you, hereโs how you can use data to plan your festivities. ๐ย
โ๏ธ Set your goals. What do you want to achieve this season? Do you want to host parties? Do you want to lead donation drives? Or are you taking advantage of the time off work and to go on a trip?ย
๐ฐ Set your budget. We all know how tempting it is to spend this Christmas, so itโs important to manage your finances beforehand. Make sure to maximize tools such as Google Sheets in doing so!
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Gather data on people youโre giving presents to. Now we now why Santa makes a list and checks it twiceโit can be stressful to keep track of who to give presents to and what they prefer. Trackers can be used to categorize people, by your affiliation with them, and presents, by what kind they are. This kind of organization will help you be on top of things!
๐ Shop strategically. Whether it be grocery shopping or present shopping, planning where to go, at what day and time, would save you so much time (especially if youโre in the Philippines!) Before you do this, make sure you have your list with you!
These practices get better with experience, over time. ๐ There will be bumps along the way and exhaustion should be expected, ๐ฉ but, in these moments we remember WHY weโre celebrating in the first place. ๐ So, dear Eskweloves, consider making the most of the merry season as part of your learner journey!
๐ Giving thanks to our Eskwelabs community
Iโll Be Home for Christmas by Carpenters
If you havenโt heard it yet, Eskwelabs will be on Admissions Shutdown from December 17 to January 2! โธ๏ธ Hold on to your questions about our programs, weโll gladly answer them once we get back in 2023. ๐ฉโ๐ซ
It has been such a wonderful year of learning and working with data! ๐ I joined the team later this year but it was obvious how meaningful the relationship is between Eskwelabs and its community. ๐ค None of this would be possible if we werenโt guided by our purposeโto democratize data education. โ
Weโd like to thank everyone who was part of a memorable year!
๐จโ๐ Thank you to our learners, from learning sprints to bootcamps and our FHMoms partners! Weโve learned so much from youโweโre proud of you!ย
๐จโ๐ซ Thank you to our mentors and instructors. Your expertise and dedication to data education are phenomenal!
๐จโ๐ผ Thank you to our partner companies and institutions. Weโre lucky to exist in a space with people who are as passionate as we are about learning.ย
๐ณ Last but not least, thank you to the whole Eskwelabs team! The year has been more productive than ever and weโve worked hard to get to where we are now. Each and every effort exerted for our programs is an effort exerted for accessible data education. Thank you!
The team had their in-person Christmas party last December 8! Lunch was followed by a very engaging baking session at Bakebe. Hereโs to more in-person gatherings in 2023!
Only a few days left until Christmas and we hope youโre spending time with your loved ones and doing whatever makes you happy. ๐ Weโre celebrating to remind ourselves of our purpose and to give thanks for the many blessings of the year. ๐ฅ Hereโs to more feats in our learning journey! Cheers! ๐พ
What songs are you listening to this holiday? Let us know below!
๐ Learning with you,
Meg Ruiz
Junior Content Designer at Eskwelabs