Week 2 in Bengaluru: SQL Progress, Job Hunting, and Unexpected Lessons
Another week has passed since I started my Python Full Stack journey in Bengaluru, and this week taught me lessons both inside and outside the classroom.
Python Progress
This week, our Python classes were temporarily put on hold because the trainer was unable to attend.
Instead of taking a break from learning, I used the time to revise and practice the topics I had already learned.
I realized that practicing logic is just as important as learning new topics. Revisiting concepts helped me understand them more clearly and boosted my confidence.
MySQL Progress
On the database side, I finally became more comfortable with normalization.
At first, normalization felt confusing, but after spending more time with examples and practice, the concept started to make much more sense.
After normalization, we moved on to SQL statements and different clauses such as:
WHERE
ORDER BY
DISTINCT
LIMIT
The topic is still ongoing, but it has been interesting to see how SQL can be used to filter, sort, and retrieve data efficiently.
My Experience While Job Hunting
This week, I also attended an interview for a work-from-home data entry operator position.
Unfortunately, the experience did not turn out as expected.
I waited for more than three hours before the interview process began. During the discussion, I learned that the company was actually a consultancy and they asked me to pay money before joining.
That was a major red flag for me.
I decided not to proceed and left immediately.
Although it was disappointing, it taught me an important lesson:
Legitimate employers pay employees. Employees should not have to pay employers to get a job.
Experiencing Bengaluru
I did not explore many new places this week, but I got to experience something that Bengaluru is famous for: its weather.
One moment the sky is bright, and the next moment dark clouds appear and sudden rain starts.
As someone who is still getting used to the city, the changing weather has been an interesting experience.
Looking Ahead
For the coming week, I hope to:
Continue strengthening my Python fundamentals
Learn more SQL statements and clauses
Build small practice programs
Continue searching for genuine part-time opportunities
Every week brings new lessons, whether they come from coding, job hunting, or simply living in a new city.
I'm excited to see what the next week brings.