Why You Shouldn't Become A Software Engineer

Hi friends! Today I am sharing with you some reasons why you shouldn't become a software engineer. We talk a lot about the upside and all the positives but it wouldn't be right to also not talk about the negatives or wrong reasons to get into the field.

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Why You Shouldn't Become A Software Engineer

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[jasminesanders]

My bf and I recently became interested in this through media too. And I admit, we are mainly interested bc of the perks and money. However, while I agree that it's likely not wise to do something solely for the money, I also agree that it is super easy to say that when you're not having to worry about money, aka coming from a place of privilege. A lot of folks are out here struggling and slaving at jobs they literally hate while getting paid low wages with no perks or benefits, stress and mental taxation all bc they need to survive. So to discourage someone from pursuing something that can provide the opposite of those things all bc they might not fully enjoy it? What job is 100% problem/stress free? From where they stand, the trade off is easier to swallow bc they now have a job that can provide the opportunity for them have a better quality of life in more than one area. So it's at least worth a shot, bc it's better to pursue a skill that is not that easily replaceable, than to have one that is, like working in fast food for example.

[garystroup]

I agree with you on what you said. For me I love to learn…I consider myself a life long learner. I got my first taste of coding in college when I took an intro to C++ course. It was a love-hate relationship but it was enough to get me interested. Currently working towards transitioning to become a front end developer next year.

[natasharebelo]

Thank you so much for your content! I’m an architect and I’m realizing I want to change my career path after being graduated for only 1 year now… I’m super interested in front-end dev and ux/ui design and channels like yours really help me understand more about both roles so I can make an informed choice. Changing careers seems terrifying as heck, but seeing other people tell their own stories inspires me and push me a little bit further in the direction I want to go. Love from Brazil, keep up the great work you are doing here ❤️

[aryakala]

Absolutely right !!
I agree with you Tiff
Keeping going with this type of Content.

[burtonleathers]

Thank you for a sensible presentation on the realities of being a software engineer. You may be a relative newbee but it is clear that you have been a thoughtful observer. As someone who started programming in 1965 and who entered the tech industry in 1980 for a great 25 year run before stepping aside, I can attest to the validity of your remarks. You are right that while working in tech can be quite remunerative (it was for me), the real reward is the sense of achievement which comes from being part of the creation of a great product. Not every project provides this but the ones that do make up for all the rest. Tech jobs can be very demanding. Sometimes the demands are external but in the best jobs the demands come from within.
That said, I get a kick out of your videos. They remind me of what I went through in my 40 year affair with computing. Keep up the good work.

[rhysscott]

Thanks Tif! Have recently just started my coding journey and am loving it. Also love how real your videos are and how you openly discuss the benefits and negatives of the industry, rather than just promoting an online course or boot camp.
Look forward to future videos:)

[newfoundland]

thanks love it when people are honest clear and to the point

[hawkeyeul]

I 100% agree with you. Work-life balance is a huge thing people forget about. Eventually, if you're really into development you'll have a passion project that's not job-related. These can be a great and fun thing to do, plus they are a good way to learn new things, just don't let them absorb all of your free time. I guess what I'm trying to say if I'm saying anything at all is this. Don't burn the candle so bright that the love of development is left in the dark.

[avestuart]

I've worked for the large and trendy tech companies, some of it was alright. My least favorite part was dealing with people who really thought they were smarter than everyone else and I spent a lot of time trying to communicate that their business requirements needed refinement or their piece of code had bugs. I don't happen to think that i'm the brightest person on the planet and that I do make mistakes, but i've encountered some people at these large tech companies who really thought they were something else. Some of them wouldn't even look at their code when you raised an issue (nicely), instead belittling me for daring to ask. We'd spend a long time debating why they should look only for them to discover that indeed there was something wrong. Some of them would yell. I hated dealing with that. The big companies like to recruit from large prestigious universities, some of whom have master's degrees. While that's okay and the majority are alright, you get some people who really want to believe that they are smarter than everyone else.

Since then i've found that I enjoy IT at non-tech companies. There are often a lot of manual processes which I can automate, I get to make magic happen for people who see it as wizardry and they are very appreciative.

[_jmeg_]

I’m pivoting to tech because of the money. Having said that, I have also been programming for years and feel as though my skillset is better used in a software development role as opposed to electrical engineering.

I agree with the point you’re making, though. You absolutely have to have some level of enjoyment and willingness to learn. Tech is one of the most fast-paced industries out there and you need to keep your skillset up-to-date/relevant.

Going into any field simply because there are lucrative opportunities is a recipe for disaster.

[heatherfranco]

Great video with a lot of honesty. I've been in tech for about 10 years now and never stopped learning. The biggest thing I've noticed is that your work/life balance can suffer quick unless you keep it in check. Perks are nice unless they keep you in work mode and not at home. :)

[cindybarrera]

Amazing!!! thank you for that Tiff, you really provide a 360° on this job. Why to become a software engineer and why not and that shows a lot about the person that you are! Honesty above all! Thank you for having the courage to make this video! Love xoxox

[rameshwarprasad]

This is by all means the most genuine and real video. Really one of the best tiff and seriously the one about if you're not into learning and growing then don't even bother giving it a shot. Really many a times in the video, I felt that when you referred to software engineering indirectly you really wanted to say that for becoming one you really wanna need to master the craft of the computer science behind all this and then work towards the impact that you can make with this craft. Seriously liked this video. As always, lots of love to you. Keep up the good work.😊👍

[twismfamily]

I appreciate you. I'm on my 3rd week in backend bootcamp. There is so much imposter syndrome going on within it is driving me crazy. I agree with what you're saying about media is currently focusing on tech however, if it weren't for that I would have never rediscovered my passion for coding I once had 30 years ago. I'm struggling balancing bootcamp at night, full time day job, family, etc., but I'm pushing through as best as I can. I'm afraid bootcamp won't be enough for me to land a job when I get out. I'm afraid I will desperately take a pay cut in order to have better in 3 years. I'm afraid.... Thank you for making these videos, they are inspiring and I will somehow persevere.

[marcelpuig]

Love the video! Totally agree with you… I just finished bootcamp and became QA Engineer… but not yet in the market, I am a little hesitant if I know enough to start having job interviews😖 Always watching your videos♥️ and learning from them.. Thank you!

[markleexpatadventures]

Great video! I have been in direct sales since I was 16 and now I’m 42. I did my last business for the money and because I was good at it. What’s great about your video is that all your reasons not to get into software engineering were actually positives for me. Perks? Don’t care about them. Money? Made a lot of that already. Now I just want a bit more freedom and the ability to work remotely. And learning? Lol, I spend most of my time educating myself and learning new things everyday. I love that part of how my brain works. I have no problem with self motivation and learning new things. I actually feel uncomfortable not changing and I don’t fear change. I fear not changing. Thanks for your video! It was great. I’m about to get into software development first but I just want to educate myself on all the bad as well as the good. Very informative video. Thanks!

[MW-wqex]

These are my favorite kind of videos. Don’t be afraid to speak your Truth Tiff. You will always have some who disagree and some who praise you for it. Gotta just be honest, you’re experienced enough to have an opinion and I think videos like this(realistic ones of what the job and day to day entails vs what is romanticized) save people potentially years of wasted time pursuing a pipe dream that wasn’t/isn’t for them and that they only went after bc a Youtuber said they could make millions working from home. A career is a HUGE commitment. Some people just want a job. People vary. Honest videos like this as crucial.

[ronalddelrosario]

Thanks for this video! I haven't seen many, but I have met a few folks who probably shouldn't have gone into the software field. As you mentioned, they didn't have the most important trait needed for this career, the ability to learn and adapt. Software is always changing and I've come to realize that much of what we do is actually managing change. If you work long enough in this field, you realize that there's very little brand new code that you write. Mostly you're debugging old code and modifying old code, often adapting it to do something it wasn't originally written to do. Sometimes the changes are small, but sometimes the changes are very large and extensive. And if you don't have the ability to learn quickly, you'll end up confused and sadly making problems for other people. And if that happens, people will not want to work with you. I've seen it happen and it's not a good situation for anyone... :(

[nature_nd]

I think it's really important to talk about the positives AND the negatives of the field. You did a great job at it!

[theastroquantumguy]

I personally like computers and coding and really love learning about new stuff. The only thing that holds me back from software engineering are long sitting hours and starring into computer monitors for longer periods of time. I'm still thinking about trying to find a job as a software engineer but I'm also still evaluating if longer sitting and starring periods are a valid reason not to take a job .