This internship at InfluxData provided a great learning experience for the author, who tackled issues with the Flux language, focusing on optimization. The author dispels three common myths about working in the tech industry: one needs to have all the skills before joining, can make a difference in the company, and form close relations through remote working. The author shares their personal journey from studying Business to becoming passionate about computer science and technology. They also highlights the amazing culture at InfluxData, which promotes a sense of family among employees, encourages collaboration, and has a focus on creating a cohesive community. The author participated in various projects, including optimizing queries, re-designing the Parser, and hosting a SlackBot slash command. Despite remote working, they formed close relationships with colleagues and had interesting conversations with team members from different functions. Overall, the internship was an amazing experience that helped the author grow both personally and professionally.