Pros & Cons of Being a Software Engineer

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[EngineVSEngine]

I have been doing this for close to 20 years and I don't make anywhere near 200K. BUT, I have also chosen to work for small local companies that don't sell software. I find that the jobs where I am the only developer\database engineer to be so much more relaxing and stress free because nobody else can argue with me on how I am doing things. I have been given project assignments where they expect me to get it done in 4 weeks but I can get it done in just a couple of days. There have been times when I contacted my boss while working from home and telling him I have nothing to do and he was perfectly fine with it. I was salaried and still got paid. I sat there and just monitored my work email for weeks while at the same time playing video games. I absolutely love it..

[zarp]

Pros
0:24 - #1 - Salary
3:16 - #2 - Benefits
4:44 - #3 - Smart Coworkers
5:45 - #4 - Job Security
6:25 - #6 - Meaningful Work
6:59 - #7 - Ability to Work for Yourself

Cons
7:48 - #1 - Salary (when working for yourself)
9:15 - #2 - Competition
10:02 - #3 - Unnecessary Commute
10:31 - #4 - Sit All Day
11:18 - #5 - Old Tech
12:01 - #6 (or Pro #8) - Always Learning

[rollipolli]

Seriously man I lowkey don't know what to do in life

[kennykinder]

A cool visual effect for this video would have been changing your background lighting from green when discussing pros to red when discussing cons

[tyler]

the missing a semicolon is so accurate

[evanhughes]

Great content. I like how you get right into it without lingering on for a minute or two like so many other channels.

[Angel-Azrael]

I always loved computers and still love. Computer science is not for everyone, I spent years at university trying to make excuses not to quit. The moment I quit I felt free. It's not about whether you can or can't do it. You need to love it otherwise is a pain that keeps growing on you.
Good videos you're a nice guy.
Remember people follow your heart not money.

[justjoshingaround]

My biggest complaint as a software engineer is actually the legacy code bit. The issue is that most teams have the mentality "don't fix what isn't broken", then 5 years later when competitors are bigger/faster, then folks decide to dust off their spiderweb code. My advice to young engineers is to take small wins where possible and push for innovation when you see great value.

[faizahfaiqah]

These are so accurate! Love that you're being honest with it. My biggest insecurity is the competition, especially if i want to apply for job at other companies. im not really good with programming interviews. Like, i can code on my own, but when people are watching, i got so anxious lolll

[SpaceTacos]

This was great, THANK YOU!! I love the chill vibe you give, very calming especially to those of us new to the industry.

[quintinbowman]

Always learning is a pro for me and is one of the main reason i want to become a software engineer. I have an insatiable appetite for learning and have a job that challenges me and allows me to continue learning is perfect for me.

[mshutube]

almost everytime i watch one of your vids, i find some new resource. this time is was levels.fyi. good job man. i see your backgrounds changing up too (more depth, colors, etc.). keep it up, and stay healthy!

[owlon]

i am gonna try to become a software engineer because:
I can do something and in the end i created something
Its logic and imma work with PC, I like that
Job Security
Pay is very good, its so good that you really can get wealthy. I want that.

but sitting all the time and looking at a screen may annoy me after many years of work.

[cw]

I have been in tech for 15 years and have spent time at a help desk, coding, as a network engineer, and systems admin/engineer and this list is the same across the field. Those salaries come with something, no one is going to pay you well and not expect excellence. Depending on the role that could mean traveling or being on call. Traveling while it sounds fun it becomes overwhelming at some point. Even working as a tech lead or other management position the business side is just as taxing. I say all of that to say do not take your personal time for granted. Having personal time is far more important than an inflated salary. It may sound easy for me to say that having been in the industry a long time. Although you need money to live don't neglect your personal well being.

[hopecynn]

with seven good seasons of GOT, comes season eight. i died 🤣🤣🤣

[ehsanhadid]

You forgot to mention the opportunity to work remotely.
I love to work while traveling to new countries.
it may be fewer jobs like that, but even thinking about this is making me feel I am in the right way.

[ponylucifel]

Man you nailed it! Pretty much sum up all pros and cons of our industry! Good job!

[maxxpellowski]

Thanks for being real. Your honesty is greatly appreciated.

[paraslohani]

You explain users the things they want to hear. Great content. Be motivated and never leave making videos. Kudos to you!!!

[metrixstudios]

I became a software developer to help my family, many of us want to help our families and software developing is been really stress heavy. But I would do anything for my family