One advice you’d give yourself now after having a few years of work exp

1. Mental health and well being is more important than any amount of money, don’t get burned out
2. Get mentor who can guide you through early phases of your career
3. Devloping good comm skills helps you throughout your career, esp if you see yourself in a leadership role someday

Dont try to prove yourself to anyone, especially some manager. They come and go by the dozen, just hone your interpersonal skills and subject matter. You will save a lot of time and grief if you don't constantly try to impress someone

Don't get into groupism. That thing will not evolve your career.

1. Stand next to the smartest person in the room. Surround yourself with smart people
2. Always save x% of your salary, x should be double digits. Once you get salary, this should be invested and 100 - x is what you have for expenses. That way, in the long term you’ll be wealthy and you’ll spend wisely.

Never lose your character or what you are to adjust to you job. You'll regret it later that you have become a completely different person.

I always say to my ppl to take care of their weight and waist. Have a personal hobby outside work. Have no mobile day in a week.

Might be a very specific advice but.

Don't be scared. You've stepped into the real world, you might be intimidated and scared that you'll break things. It's okay, a lot of people make mistakes all the time, and this is the only way to learn. If you are risk adverse in your job, you will end up in a position where you are senior and end up making basic mistakes which you cannot afford. So don't shy away from risks early on.

If you are the smartest and the best in your current role, time to move on

if you are a starter then try not to work for a service based company and don't try to sign any sort of bond or contract with them

the advice I would give is, dont be cocky . be humble and paient and the biggest of all. listen to others patiently. it goes a long way. Dont try to prove the manager u r working late nyt it doesnt help unless there is an emergency