My intership has been transformed into a regular job!

I have been employed!

I haven’t written an article in a while. I have to admit I haven’t had much time. I’ve been busy exploring, learning, working at Schneider Electric, and writing my internship report. My trip is now coming to an end, and I have to return to France to finish my studies. I still have a year and a half left before I can graduate.

My stay here has been incredible and truly life changing. I’ve learned so much, enjoyed every moment, and met amazing people it’s very hard for me to leave and go back to France.

The good news is that my manager was very happy with my work and offered me a full-time position here at Schneider Electric in Alameda, even suggesting I stop my studies. I declined, as it would be a shame to give up my engineering degree when I’m so close to finishing.

To my surprise, he then offered me a part-time contract (around 15 hours per week and more during holidays) so I can continue working on my hybrid cross-platform application project compatible with BlackBerry and iPhone alongside my studies. This way, I can remain on the payroll, and once I graduate, I’ll be able to come back here in a year and a half. I will continue as Junior developer until I am graduated and then will become software developer.

So I can say that I’ve found my first job! I will for sure come back! What an experience! It won’t be easy going back to school after this.