Survivor Polska

Age: 37
Hometown: Hong Kong/Toronto
Current residence: San Francisco, Calif.
Occupation: Software engineer
Name three of your favorite hobbies: Sewing my own clothes, biking around San Francisco with my husband. Binge watching 80% of a TV show, panicking about where the time has gone, and then reading recaps of the remaining 20% of the show online*. *I don’t do this with Survivor, though.
List three adjectives that best describe yourself: Silly/animated, compassionate, persistent
How would your friends describe you? Empathetic, tenacious, smart, social butterfly
What risks have you taken in your life, to make a change for the better, even if the outcome wasn’t planned? When I was 24, I quit two entry-level jobs in one year because I was hungry to learn (and earn) more. I started my own freelance web design business. By the time I was 29, one of my freelance gigs had turned into an incredible full-time job. Before the pandemic, I made it a priority to go home once or twice a year. In March 2021, I braved a 21-day hotel quarantine to spend time with them.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? I’m proud that after I transitioned my career into software engineering, I worked to help others make the transition, too! I love mentoring people who are new to software engineering, especially when they’ve transitioned later in life.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I’m an identical twin! I played rugby in college. And I type 140 WPM.
What past Survivor would you play the game most like? Tai, Gabby, and Maryanne.