Working remotely as a junior software engineer at Grafana Labs has been a rewarding experience for Ivana Huckova, who initially had concerns about starting her career in a remote-first company. Her onboarding process was well-structured, including a 30-day plan focused on professional growth, understanding company products, and team integration, with opportunities to visit the Stockholm office and engage with the Grafana community. Throughout her first month, Huckova benefited from comprehensive documentation, recorded meetings, and supportive colleagues, which facilitated her learning and development. She tackled various tasks such as bug fixes and feature improvements, gained exposure to IoT workshops, and collaborated on UX research, all of which were complemented by detailed feedback and mentorship. Huckova emphasizes the importance of communication, curiosity, and social interaction in remote work, advising others to seek companies that foster growth and support, as she found at Grafana Labs.