A Productive Week In NYC as a Software Engineer | tech layoffs, apple blocking my app

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Welcome back! Spend a week in my life as a software engineer building an iOS app. I'm taking you along on a few days building and launching my iOS app. I share my work-from-home routine, the challenges of obtaining Apple's Entitlement for my app, and discuss the recent tech layoffs.
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► Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Day 1
1:11 - Quick update about the app
4:34 - Getting help with Apple’s permission
6:05 - Making Dinner
6:49 - Day 2
7:00 - Discussing Tech Layoffs
9:18 - Coding day
10:19 - Grabbing dinner with friends
10:53 - Day 3
12:21 - Coffee run at Le Pain
12:45 - Working at the Library
BUSINESS INQUIRIES
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[@Bukola1]

Thanks for watching this video, and following me along a very frustrating week! If you are interested in knowing when my screen time management app launches please visit: www.bukola.dev/app

[@cigdemylmaz1532]

In the US, if you are healthy, you can work and have health insurance. Once you get sick, you lose the job, you lose the health insurance.

[@Bukola1]

It makes no sense, healthcare should be a human right

[@emilyau8023]

We should have universal healthcare! But of course, insurance companies don't want that.

[@inciinci0212]

I got laid off in Germany. From the announcement to the actual layoff 3 years passed where we were still employed. After that everyone received a termination pay and is in a transfer company, not working but getting 80% of the old salary and after that we can be unemployed for 2 years where we receive 60% of the old salary. So in total 6 years with minimal financial loss where everyone should be able to find a new job. It's nice over here🥰

[@dugebuwembo]

Wow!

[@LunaVioletta7]

Is it like that for all/ most German companies? Do you know if Google laid off in Germany by chance?

[@betacrossing6070]

No​@@LunaVioletta7

[@DiamondFlame45]

Girl! Preach about worker protections! The irony is that Google has to abide by EU standards when it comes to worker layoffs because they have stronger worker protections ! But in the US, they don’t because worker protections don’t exist. I think companies in the US are thinking that layoffs are going to scare workers to be more compliant but honestly, it’s just empowering workers to speak out ,as we seen with the Cloudfare AE recording her layoff,and jump to better opportunities when they present themselves.

[@Bukola1]

Tbh I was nervous to add that part to the video! It’s crazy that something so basic and necessary is considered controversial

[@DiamondFlame45]

@@Bukola1 Girl. Even though the current climate is crazy, I think people are not going to comply quietly. Even on LinkedIn, I notice that people are fighting back and calling out companies for their poor hiring and business practices like Boeing and Cloudfare.

[@kannonpatterson]

@@DiamondFlame45as they rightfully should speak out . These are people’s livelihoods , companies need to learn you can’t just hire and fire people just for fun

[@missmiriam1682]

The very best Bukola on your project! Thank you for pushing on and inspiring us to do the same!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you, good luckto you too!

[@amanifields464]

I love that you mentioned focusing on “what you can control” this is powerful because this helps to maximize your time on other things instead of keeping your time on one thing that could imped your project

[@sammajor2075]

Hang in there Bukola. Obstacles are inevitable. But so is your eventual victory.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much! I'm really trying

[@sammajor2075]

@@Bukola1 Years ago,you did all these great interviews with people working in tech. I used to re-watch them over and over,because they were so beautifully cinematic,and all of you tech engineers seemed to live these incredible lives of achievement,brilliance,and excitement. And I knew,just *knew*,that as much as I admired all of you,I could never be one of you. But you,and Venecia,and Josh Makador,kept saying I could. So I completed the Google Cybersecurity certificate. I am studying for Security+. And I will be pursuing a MS in Cybersecurity in the fall. You are not alone in the struggle. And you.....will.....win.

[@brianruizy]

Love seeing the updates and developments on your app! Nice series 😁

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ♥️♥️ More to come!

[@rashad0802]

Like you, I thought the tech layoffs and all of the other layoffs were going to be over soon but I am starting to think that is going to be our new norm in this country. Like you said, we have zero labor and employee protections in this country and being without health insurance is dangerous! I truly believe that this is going to force a lot of people to start thinking about how to make money outside of a 9 to 5 and really start collaborating with others. Problem is that is extremely hard to not support these corporations because they have such a huge platform and space in our daily lives. As a person who has been been laid off twice in less than a year, I no longer have the same relationship and loyalty to an employer. Bukola, your content is so inspiring because it lets us know that you can use your knowledge and skills learned in your professional career to advance in your entrepreneurial goals! Thank you for sharing!

[@isiomaononye]

I hope the challenges with your app are resolved. It’s a good idea. Keep hanging in there and congrats on the process so far! 👏👏

[@phil6794]

You got this Bukola.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏! If you know anyone at apple lol

[@storiedsoundscapes]

Sending positive energy your way that Dev Support comes through for you ASAP, Bukola! 🤞🏾✨ You're an inspiration!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much!!

[@ajibsbaba]

This is a really insightful video. Your videos have really helped me to stay focus in tech

[@KimberleyCryer]

Love watching you document your process...the good and the bad! Praying for Apple to respond to you soon 💕🙏🏽

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much!!

[@sheldonbradley9401]

I have been a software engineer for almost twenty years and developing for mobile since the first iPhone. I have deployed at least 10 or more apps for various companies. 1. You’ll get the hang of meeting all of the requirements for deploying to the App Store after your first few apps. 2. You will learn to appreciate Apple’s scrutiny, there are malicious ppl out there that look for vulnerabilities in apps to harm users. You don’t want to be writhing apology letters for your first app you put out 🤷🏽‍♂️.

[@brothercodes8683]

Good luck to you Bukola, you’ll get through this!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@ttmoore8750]

Thanks for the app updates, I'm thinking about making my own. I think the tech layouts are scaring people from taking tech seriously and making sure workers stop doing side work.

[@Bukola1]

👀 really that’s an interesting theory!

[@valenciawalker6498]

Thanks for sharing and the updates. In school for SE. God Bless🙏🏽🕊🕊. I use Apple a lot for my homework, both Ms. Psych and Software Engineering for boot camp.

[@Bukola1]

God bless you too!

[@valenciawalker6498]

Thank you!@@Bukola1

[@TheTechSurfPodcast]

I enjoyed watching this!

[@Bukola1]

I appreciate your feedback! Planning to make more videos like this

[@colortura]

Just be patient and stay focus Bukola. Your app will be launched in due time. Can't wait to use it. :)

[@Bukola1]

thank you ❤️❤️

[@Blissful-es1kk]

Please stay positive, everything will work out in the end! Here is a positive affirmation for you: Your ability to conquer your challenges is limitless and your potential to succeed is infinite!

[@Bukola1]

I hope so! Thank you for the encouraging words!

[@Aj-vr7ug]

Mommm Bukola dropped a new banger again

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@toddmason1195]

At my current job any updates we have to make to our app we push it up to apple review first. So I feel your pain!

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Awesome video, Bukola! Greetings from the EU!

[@elainelay8659]

All the best, Bukola! May I ask what monitor you use?

[@Bukola1]

It’s this monitor, LG ultra fine -> geni.us/LG32InchUltraFine

[@lidstech54]

Oh gosh, you are also listening to Berlioz when coding😍

[@Bukola1]

The best!

[@allthehui]

indie software developer, love!

[@vidaworksout]

Hi! I also develop iOS apps and want to say keep hope! Before my first app was released I got rejected before I could release and total release took about a week. It's a pain and Apple definitely doesn't make it easy but once you have your app in your hand it's a great feeling. Wishing you luck!

[@Bukola1]

Fingers crossed! Thanks for encouraging me ❤️

[@erikajohnson5663]

Not the restaurant trying to scam yall by adding an extra 40 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Bukola1]

Crazy! They thought we didn’t know simple math, glad we caught it!

[@jackiedelvalle]

Omg that library is beautiful ❤

[@Bukola1]

Right it’s stunning 😍

[@hakimjenkins7137]

Hang in there Bukola. Apple and Google enforce all kinds of restrictions and requirements that will stress you out. Compliance for App Devs is like a job by itself aside from the Core implementation. Please continue to stay on them and you should be able to force a response eventually. That $99 a year we pay them for our Apple Developer Accounts means they have to respond. It’s not volunteer work.👍🏾

[@Bukola1]

I'll definitely keep emailing them!

[@LyciaJ]

What about Google play store? Also, the library is awesome. I want to go to the biggest one.

[@Bukola1]

I might do an android version of this app if its possible!

[@mcamara9529]

come on Apple I need this app 😫

[@JacobSucksAtCode]

How good is Nyc in the SNOW

[@Fordance100]

Things are so difficult. May be you can submit to third party ios app stores in Europe. EU force apple to open up app stores in Europe.

[@Jmf92]

I could be wrong, but It’s not 30% for all developers, only for the ones who makes over $1M between all of the apps they have on the App Store. Apple only takes 15% from developers (me) who makes way under $1M.

[@Bukola1]

Yes exactly! I have a note about the Apple Small Business program in the video!

[@celebrationbymrsnathan]

I am in the same process of posting an app but needing their approval but it’s a non profit.

[@0xedb]

As a Linux person, I feel sorry for those dealing with such a company.

[@Bukola1]

😭

[@krmendez8]

People are worried about layoffs and I'm still struggling to get hired. About to change careers.

[@Bukola1]

I’m sorry! Wishing you well, I know this is a tough market

[@Beec00des]

You are not alone. We are in the same boat.

[@standingstare]

Android on top ☝🏽

[@chi2om]

The tech layoffs are a very sad sight. Not to mention new grads looking for opportunities will have none since competing with very experienced people in the current job market. It's a mess. Too many companies are posting ghost jobs and it's makibg it so hard to stay afloat in this economy. Praying for all workers out there. It might get worse before it gets better.

[@Bukola1]

Very sad! I really hope things improve

[@sheldonhollis5258]

So..... I'm 30 and transitioning from writing to coding. Hearing about the tech layoffs has completely discouraged me. I'm at a point in my life where I don't know what to do.

[@bruna8663]

Same I want to be a Solutions Architect and at this point I don’t know

[@nada3131]

If there’s any way for you to get a degree, I’d really recommend it. It’s very saturated atm and without a degree the hiring curve is vertical

[@sheldonhollis5258]

@nada3131 yeah..... it's just I don't want to go into anymore debt

[@nada3131]

@@sheldonhollis5258 Best of luck friend, hang in there

[@Fabmille]

Stick with what u have. My partner was trying to transition to cybersecurity right now and he had no luck and he is in tech. I can’t find jobs that even pay what I make now and have many years of experience

[@Iamraretalent]

I want to get into coding but it’s been a hassle trying to save money for classes years on years of low income going from crap job to crap job trying to save up

[@Bukola1]

If you have the time, you have to checkout www.freecodecamp.org/, there are a ton of free resources to learn to code! I can give you more resources

[@solomonajani2358]

Can you share the permission ?

[@SanskarWagley]

How do you profit from apps that are free to download? Via ads?

[@Bukola1]

There will be in app purchases! Certain features will be behind a paywall

[@ethelarbon6628]

I love you so. I miss you so wally Ph. To GOD be the glory ❤,,,❤,,,❤,,,

[@adrianford468]

😮 second developer that complained about app development process of Apple within 2 months

[@Bukola1]

Well 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@richardottley4611]

ahhh man.. that's INSANE what Apple has done to your app, sorry to hear about this bad news & yeah 30% is a lot to take from.. Apple is being a Greedy Greedy Grinch

[@Bukola1]

lol

[@RobbyTheSniper]

is that you natural hair? @ 9:14

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

Do you think something is better with Android? Absolutely the same.

[@Bukola1]

what do you mean??

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

@@Bukola1 I didn't get a permission from Google to send SMS in my personal safety app. This app could save human lives, but Google do not care....

[@alexanderdelarosahidalgo3092]

Did you just put Vodka on that pasta?

[@Bukola1]

Yes lol it’s alla vodka sauce

[@Cherrygrayprincess]

Apple rejected my app twice. I don’t know what to do any more honestly.

[@ModernHomemakingMom]

Who’s testing your app for bugs?

[@Bunfire123]

I think she’s doing her own unit & functional testing

[@Bukola1]

I’m still figuring it out how testing works for iOS apps, but right are planning to have unit test, integration test, beta testers

[@ethelarbon6628]

hello Pretty Wonderful. Bukola and Family Whatever happen you know ❤,,,❤,,,❤,,,

[@lizzyaalexis7850]

I know nothing about tech, so disregard this comment if it's complete nonsense! Could your app be for Android users? Over the years, I've seen people, including myself, switch over to Android phones!

[@fonz112goss4]

Welcome to 2024! It's going to get worse as years come!

[@Bukola1]

I really hope not 😭

[@harpldlewis7764]

I have never liked Apple and have never bought or used any of their products! Now I have an additional reason not to like them!

[@Bukola1]

lol 😂 but how are you going to get my iOS app 😭

[@harpldlewis7764]

I guess I won't, unless you decide to develop for android.@@Bukola1

[@0xedb]

they keep screwing developers but many will still defend the company

[@theajayieffect]

I gotta agree here. The product ethos is all about sell and support is not as strong as it should be for certain products and initiatives, which is wrong as customers should come first. They have ALWAYS been this way and will never change.

[@thykingdomcome4241]

Do you ever struggle with being a black woman in spaces that are predominantly white or male?

[@Bukola1]

Yes! It’s really hard, I have a video about what it’s like to be a black woman in the tech industry

[@suncoco4070]

Sounds like you need a miracle. Have you tried praying 🙏 about this apple situation. He can connect you to someone in apple. I hope this helps you Bukola ❤

[@Bukola1]

Yes I am praying about it 🙏🏿

[@Neesha242]

Do you know how to manifest? You have to remain calm though.

[@Bukola1]

not really into manifestation techniques

[@AndrewHormanDru]

its their App Store, stop complaining

[@Bukola1]

🤦🏾‍♀️

[@stephenjason7575]

Naija woman that is strong you are programming your application and working at the same time in addition to that you still cook for your husband 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@Bukola1]

Yep I don’t identify as “strong woman”, I believe in taking breaks, asking for help and not trying to do everything for everyone

[@stephenjason7575]

@@Bukola1 my point is you still try to do your best and putting your all into any task you do

[@beepboop98765]

"they are addicted to their phones" lmaoooo drag us 🥲