When did you guys learn to model? (asking FT employees)

When did you guys learn how to actually financial model (i.e. operating model)? 

Did you guys learn 99% of it on the job? And if you did, what was it like - did it feel  confusing/stressful? Would love any stories haha

Asking since I'll be starting soon and I've never taken any serious third party programs to help learn how to financial model

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