Significant Career Lesson From A Fuel Cell Engineer At ZeroAvia
William, a Fuel Cell Engineer at ZeroAvia, emphasizes the importance of being a strong team player and working diligently. However, the most significant career lesson learned is to never compromise one's values, stating, "if it just doesn't feel right, don't sacrifice that 'cause you can't get that time back."
Teamwork, Ethical Dilemmas, Workplace Challenges, Hard Truths, Career Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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William Williamson
Fuel Cell Engineer
ZeroAvia
University of Houston, University of Houston - Clear Lake, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Alabama, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Future Studies, Engineering Management (MS,MS)
Psychology
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense, Energy & Utilities
Research and Development (R&D)
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Always strive to be a team player and perform your job to the best of your ability.
2. Never compromise your values or moral compass, even if it means going against the team or a superior.
3. It's essential to know your boundaries and when something crosses the line of what you are comfortable doing in your role.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
You should be a team player, but you should never sacrifice your values. You should work really hard to be part of a team and to do your job to the best of your ability.
Apply yourself to the fullest extent that you can in your role. But if you're asked to do something that is outside of your scope, that you don't feel comfortable with, or that is against your moral compass, don't sacrifice that. If it just doesn't feel right, don't do it, because you can't get that time back.