A Week in my Life as a PM Intern at Microsoft

[@iTzDritte]

Don’t be afraid to feel like you’re asking too many questions as an intern. I’ve never told any of my interns that they’ve asked too many questions, but I’ve had many interns ask too few questions (which led to bad results).

[@jayrollo1352]

If an intern fails, it's usually your fault as a mentor. Unless they just didn't do the work all, it means you're a sh*t leader. Once I internalized this, I never had a problem again.

[@kanaksingh3396]

The segment where she talked about crying at work because you are overwhelmed because you don't know what you are supposed to do but you are kinda supposed to know what to do------ god. It was so fucking relatable that i subscribed immediately!!!! Gald i found this video in recommendation ❤️✨

[@TheMscandy123]

god, I just started my internship this month too. It's honestly tough, being so inexperienced and immature compared to everyone else. Thank you for this realistic vlog!

[@jayduh23]

This was so relatable! I felt like crying at work too when I started my new job a couple of months ago. I went from working in auto finance to the medical field. A specialty field. There was really no training and it was like I was expected to know everything and my excitement quickly became overwhelming.

[@madisonostermann]

I think that feeling - of not knowing exactly what you're supposed to be doing but making your best guess and trying to navigate that without fast or good feedback - is universal among interns and post-grads. Part of it is that things are constantly correcting course and you sometimes have to roll with the punches... this isn't to say that you just have to accept the fate of being constantly confused and frustrated, it's just that there's a learning curve on how to deal professionally and emotionally with those things. I definitely went through that (tears were shed), and ngl it's pretty rough, but you WILL get through it and you'll be so much more confident in yourself and your capabilities. You're not crying "for no good reason," those feelings are super valid and really hard to articulate to anyone you work with (especially a mentor/boss) - I found it helpful to talk through it with friends/family and after verbalizing those feelings, practicing articulating them, it's a lot easier to communicate to your mentor/boss. Felt like I should leave a message of encouragement, because I've been where you are, and hope this is helpful :)

[@kara6320]

It must be so cool to intern at Microsoft, congrats!! Really appreciate and enjoyed this realistic day in the life vlog. Good luck in your internship I'm sure you'll do well!

[@hashsaksham]

You are the BEST PERSON IN THE WORLD!!

[@mariasukhomlinova2304]

your vlogs are all so effortlessly inspiring and motivating like its crazy how much i want to get back to my schoolwork lysm

[@lu6754]

Ah, the internship experience of not really knowing what you're doing but being too afraid to ask because you feel like you should know what you're doing but also how could you know TTwTT

[@xenonmob]

i’m really feeling the way you say “figures of authority”

[@aymansiam515]

I rlly feel the same way with my internship. I’m being challenged a lot and sometimes it feels very overwhelming and like you said have to redo a lot of things bc I was doing stuff wrong, I guess it’s rlly part of the process!

[@Oasia1996]

Great channel. I found it while researching colleges for my kid (yes…I am an old veteran of corporate America). I’ll give you some unpolitically correct career advice that managers may be scared to tell you. First of all, you are intelligent and motivated, so you’ll be successful at whichever job you are willing to commit your talents to. Choose your own adventure, but the decisions you make before 21 will impact the rest of your life (no pressure hahaha). The good news is that you have lots of options. If I ran into you in an office, I’d peg you for a sales person-eye catchingly attractive, aware of how people perceive you, analytical, and self confident with a sprinkling of narcissism (so you are comfortable being the center of attention). It makes you good at KZbin and getting channel sponsors. Sales is like acting…people with a talent for it can do very well. Sales is about getting people to pay attention to you based on charm and good looks, while using your analytical skills to explain how a product meets their needs. If you sell a 90 million dollar software deal, you get a percentage as your commission. It’s about projecting a personae and having the ability to captivate people, while understanding your audience (kinda like KZbin). If PM is your thing, I’m sure you’ll be good at it. Maybe you love bringing structure to chaos and managing team deadlines. But you have the “it” factor for sales that can be more financially rewarding, if that’s your goal. Take whichever path you feel passionate about. Work is selling units of your life to somebody else. Make sure it fits your personality. That’s why you went to MIT, right? To have choices in life. Too many people fall into random jobs that a friend or recruiter told them about and squander their open menu of possibilities. Good luck.

[@kangtaehyun3244]

Literally 2:30 am over here rn but I'm jumping in joy cuz you've uploaded 🥺🥺 thank you soooo much nina!!! You're the queen

[@HCvacations]

Conversing with authoritative figures makes me anxious also

[@odalystaylor]

ahhhhh, missed you! so happy to see you thriving and putting in that work! hope you are doing well and not too stressed out!... okay, I'll go back to watching the video now lol

[@avaq2588]

Thanks for making an honest and realistic vlog! 💛

[@yagneesh2726]

OMG was waiting for thiss ninaa!

[@breathininluxembourg]

Don’t worry about asking too many questions. Usually mentors welcome them! As you are a newbie, it’s totally understandable if you ask Qs all day long even.

[@Mareslifevault]

I love these types of videos and especially your content! 💗

[@ginnyweasley1746]

Thank you so much for the futurescape link. I have been searching for something like this, since the last few days. I am starting college life in a month or two and I don't want to make the wrong decision. Thanks!

[@Neethings]

Enjoyed the vlog so so much ♥️🌻 take care !

[@yulutang1748]

love ur videos... you seems to be such an intelligent person and i definitely love watching your intern vlogs. one thing i really want to say to u is plssss feel free to ask any questions at work which will let ur manager know about your progress and is absolutely a good thing to do as an intern!!! hope u feel better at work

[@timwong580]

I agree. It up to god to your success and happiness. For some reason god does not want me to work! LAconic . LA is so hot! My god!

[@melissaandrews197]

I have my own business. Bosses want you to ask questions because they know you are engaged. If you don’t ask questions they think you are either just not doing the job or not that engaged. Bosses wonder just as much as you do if they are doing a good job training and are you a culture fit. Be yourself, talk to them like humans, ask questions, learn from others, be straightforward. Bonus points if you can find something that makes you more valuable to your team or your boss. Find their weakness and help them just like you want them to help you with your weaknesses.

[@patriciaa4260]

thank you for sharing this. I very much needed it :)

[@nohetorres3448]

So proud of you Queen !

[@timwong580]

It seems like they’re pampering you. Lucky!

[@gjkerewkgj]

Ahh I’m going to be living in UW housing too in a week! Good luck with your internship you’re killing it:) maybe I’ll see you around!

[@alexanderyap8831]

I aspire to become someone like you... who can wear headphones at work and have no one yell at you, your living my dream. fyi: I can't do anything remotely challenging without music so ye.

[@catusciasilva3952]

You got this!💪🏻💯

[@rachellelui]

welcome to seattle

[@minecraftcody10]

Nina, I have had 2 internships and I felt the EXACT SAME way... its a really weird feeling.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning happy Friday morning I just wanted to say that your vlogs is amazing and I loved your channel always because you are amazing Supporter

[@stephenh4752]

ily nina

[@timwong580]

Risk it for the brisket!

[@jessicamassey6663]

queen

[@andrea.andrea]

hi, just a few questions: is your internship paid? and were have you applied (websites) for your internships?

[@SalmanMKC]

Microsoft pays its interns

[@bms725]

love the energy!! quick question: what are u majoring in?

[@eanulrambul]

i was admiring that red couch thing and then you were like "i'm moving out" rip :,(

[@jessiechen3065]

hii i was wondering what you guys talk about in the calls you make

[@USALifeDiaries]

I’m looking forward to apply positions over there! Can you please tell me what entry levels are open there. Currently I’m pursuing my bachelor’s degree in business administration! Please guide me through this! When is this year internship opening up? Do u have to pay? And what about the job afterwards? Please help me! I’m desperately looking out for this! Anyone?

[@gabriellac4261]

ik the songs are in the description but i cant tell which the song is @7:22 😭

[@navrajsingh7389]

You make me feel so seen.

[@OliviaWriting]

I'm new to the channel so maybe you've already done this, but can you go more in depth about pros and cons of being a PM. I'm considering it too!

[@DrQuizzler]

Congrats on the gig!! In your MIT vlogs, you seem a lot more "large and in charge" than in this Microsoft interning vlog. It sounds like you may be in danger of burning up a bunch of billable hours, while trying to bluff knowing what you're doing. I think that's a newbie spiral a lot of people fall into. I think you might need to show your supervisor/manager where you are in your current project, and ask what you should focus on next, just to confirm that you're where they're thinking you should be with your assignments/goals. The worst case scenario is floundering for weeks then seeming unproductive overall vs. being a little embarrassed asking a perfectly reasonable question in time to turn things around.

[@griot1722]

aren't you like 40 bro. don't have better things to do then follow a college student's life journey?

[@airsoftclips9992]

6:57 lol redmond town center, they really should add some more things there kinda stale ngl

[@marinaperevozchikova5613]

this is so cool!! what is your major?

[@timwong580]

Hi Nina. So are u gunna stay at ms or finish your mit degree?

[@HCvacations]

Isn't Seattle beautiful?

[@letechnicaljames]

I think she averages 2.5 CPG (cups of coffee per game/day).

[@Aspirant20256]

💓

[@leospicegirl]

are you going into PM instead of engineering or data science?

[@karlasanchezolivares2049]

Haha, I think we work on the same building

[@PabloDominguezStuff]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@LawrenceDCodes.]

solid resume boost. good job

[@shaudsaha6601]

Hello Nina, I am a rising senior and I was wondering how much does ap exam score effect your college admission especially for a prestige college like MIT?

[@ydavidzhu]

Lookin’ like my folks.

[@wheresperry9248]

Ahhh you have my dream job! I'm majoring in project management but not computer sci, that still will work right?

[@TransparencyBodycam]

Have you taken the COVID vaccine?

[@jlr43100]

Sorry I would just get stoned. maybe iam wrong. Have a nice day

[@davidparnell3241]

Hi nina

[@xenonmob]

sounds like you have a terrible manager. not your fault

[@timwong580]

What did one butt cheek say to the other? Together, we can stop this sh*t.

[@tant5734]

me, at my intern dorm @ UW rn just like omg i could meet nina 🫣

[@karlasanchezolivares2049]

Haha same

[@betmenen5146]

bruh that’s why my mom does at microsoft 🫢