A simple day in the life of a software engineer mom👶💻🖥

[@Aryevang]

This has been THE MUST ACCURATE video of this kind, showing one person that wakes up early to have enough time to complete everything. Facing the duties of a house. That verify the emails looking for urgencies during the absence, code and having meetings is what normally a Software Engineer does. That is called being productive at work not like some others that are messing around just eating and playing and after 5 hours at work, just spend 3 being really productive. you just gain a SUB.

[@HolisticDeveloper]

It is great to hear that you found it interesting. It was challenging to make a video on this topic since everyday is unique. Glad to have you here. What would you like to see next?

[@rosegold9410]

Finally! A Software Engineer DITL with a Mom. I see SO many videos of singles with no kids. It feels good to finally see someone with a child. I know we exist but we need more representation on KZbin.

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Yeah, we are a lot of software engineering moms and sadly we do not see or hear about any of them. Are you a mother in tech?

[@TimeisUp22]

Holistic Developer I’m a mom, and want to get into tech. I have no background. But I need a career change desperately. How did you get started in tech as a mom?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Hi Kerena, it is so great to hear that you are interested in getting into the tech industry. The past doesn’t matter as much, as long you are dedicated , curious, creative and determined to solve the task on hand. I got into tech many years before I became a parent. There are many ways to get into tech, the path you will go with it depends on your current situation and accommodations you can do. I hope this makes sense. I will be happy to assist and provide any guidance i can, just reach out. Have a great weekend !

[@Racheal_Aye]

Am amom and mobile and satellites engineer am happy to see this. I was asked by my Instagram fam to do a day in life too.

[@nazneen2678]

@@Racheal_Aye yes please... that wud be helpful for us

[@al-ridhaakhan3577]

Wow! What an amazing woman you are Anna! Really relatable on all aspects from a single dads point of view. Keep up the hard work and dedication!

[@HolisticDeveloper]

I appreciate your kind comment. I am just a human being like anyone else, with strength and weakness, which I am trying to work on as a go day by day. I am sure you are doing an excellent job as well. Thank you again and happy winter holidays.

[@WeirdAwkwardWoman]

Awesome, thanks for showing this I'm a mom and I have a soon to be 5 year old and a 18 month old right now and got into a program for coding learning HTML and CSS and loving it so far planning on learning javascript next and create some websites and hopefully get a good resume and portfolio and start looking for a software developer job hoping to get done before the year is up

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Wow, I really admire your dedication, it is not easy to do it without kids, i have one and it is challenging that balance it, but with two will be even more challenging, however I have the impression that you can do that and you will make it happen. Keep me in the loop please.

[@lazymommeals7906]

Are there any affordable programs ?

[@ktkl6951]

@@lazymommeals7906 Free code camp has a lot of courses online and on youtube

[@alev1473]

Thank you for sharing this piece of life, I love the name of your channel too, reminds me that life has to be, whatever you are, a balance of things!

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Thank you for your beautiful world and you are absolutely 💯 right, we are one person, that does many different things and balancing them.

[@levantos]

Thank you for doing an actual realistic day in the life! Coming from a software engineer myself and a parent, this was great. Loved the vid 🎉

[@reginald_]

When you woke up your baby dear lord that was precious 🥺

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Mornings is really special for us. I enjoy waking her up and spend time with her 😊. Thank you for your sweet comment.

[@reginald_]

Holistic Developer Aw that’s great and you’re welcome! Also, I’m really enjoying the content on your channel keep up the good work 👍🏿😀

[@moses.muchemi]

you're such an awesome person 5 years later sending this to inspire an awesome mum out there to be like you :)

[@benajeerhaque1313]

Thanks for the video. Lots of things to learn from you . Love the way you manage job and kid . Everyone is not capable to balance in such amazing way . Such an inspiration . Love you .

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Thank you! You are very kind and I am sure that your are amazing at what you do too. I am looking forward to keeping in touch. Have a great time!

[@benajeerhaque1313]

@@HolisticDeveloper Thanks a lot for the generous words . I am a web developer . But can't manage my 2 kids (elder one is 3 years old and younger one is 9 months old ). So eventually far from my work now .

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Kids require a lot attention and energy. Having 2 kids and taking care of them it is not as easy as it might seem. Just take one day at the time and try to find time for you and what you like, if possible. When time is right you will be able to get back to software engineering if that is what you want. I am sure that your are an amazing person and parent. Best wishes.

[@Sara-lilia]

Such an inspiration beautiful working mum.♥️♥️♥️

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Thank you dear for such a kind comment.

[@doinaerhan9017]

You are such an inspiring person 😘 Thanks for the video 😊

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Thank you Doina!!!

[@abhishekagnihotri1376]

Tell Your baby that she is adorable .! You are a nice mom. And caring too.

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Yeah, she is at an age when she is really adorable and sweet. Thank you for your kind words.

[@nazneen2678]

can u plz also make video on how did you return to work after the birth of your baby and what was your challenges? plus how did you setup the routine

[@HolisticDeveloper]

What is your work day like and what is your favorite part of it?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Yeah 😊, I remembered after I was done filming. Thank you for letting me know!

[@osamafathy5803]

Wow you just made feel that I need to be more active Good for you Where are you from ?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

I believe there should be a balance. I work hard and play even harder :)

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Originally I am from Eastern Europe and relocated to the US in the Seattle Area. Where are you from?

[@osamafathy5803]

@@HolisticDeveloper Good to hear that you are having fun time :)

[@osamafathy5803]

@@HolisticDeveloper I'm from Egypt but I had the opportunity to visit Germany , Netherlands , Lebanon,Saudi Arabia , Kuwait & Jordan .. I'm SAP MM Consultant

[@osamafathy5803]

@@HolisticDeveloper but I love programmers and Developers ,I used to be one of them 10 years ago

[@thehung911]

Do you have time to cook meals? How do you prepare food for the week?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Not really, I meal prep for 2 weeks in advance. Exception is breakfast, I make it every morning, I prep everything in the evening and put it in an Instapot and in the morning I start it while I do other things.

[@thehung911]

@@HolisticDeveloper You did great! being a mom and software engineer is very hard.

[@HolisticDeveloper]

@@thehung911 thank you for your kind words. I am just trying to do my best, it is much easier with the support of my husband who helps a lot.

[@gayu12345]

Awesome that ur daughter promptly sleeps by 7:30 pm My son 8 months old becomes suoer cranky and womt sleep before 11:30 pm I get damn tired and exhausted managing both work and my son

[@markchristophergemzon1052]

why is it only you in the office?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

It was probably during a project when the developers where on business trips, that was a normal thing for the company.

[@mensahtribeadventures2630]

🎉🎉this is my life but a dad

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

Do you always do Code Review at home in the morning?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Every day is different, but most of the times.

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

@@HolisticDeveloper Do you really feel it necessary to work before work😵 soooo much work! Work work work .. work work work work work

[@HolisticDeveloper]

That was what worked for me.

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

Was this on a weekend? (because the office was empty)

[@HolisticDeveloper]

No, it was not on the weekend it was a regular workday. Probably, people where in meetings or business trips.

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

@@HolisticDeveloper Looks lonely

[@caraziegel7652]

So you were at work 9-6 and also worked in the morning from home? thats a lot of hours!

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Well, I have days where I might work about 10 hours and days where I work about 6 hours and at the end of the week they average at about 8 to 9 hours a day, but it always depends on projects I am working on and what I have happening in my life.

[@lamgoctam]

This video is great. I am from outside US. Is this easy to get jobs and relocate to the US with your family?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Hello there. This question is a really complicated one. In my opinion it is not really really easy but also not complicated. It all depends where you are, what experience you have and a lot is on your attitude. So, it is definitely possible. We moved from Europe to USA and it is something that a lot of people do too. Where are moving from? How are you planning to move?

[@lamgoctam]

@@HolisticDeveloper We are from Asian country. It is really hard to get a US visa. My previous question means how can you move to the US without a special visa? or did you get a sponsored visa from US company?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Good time of the day. I did not have a special visa nor did got sponsored. We won the Diversity Visa Lottery dvprogram.state.gov/ which is every year. We did not have anything special, we just won the lottery, every year 50000 people can get a visa with this program.

[@michellebarnermckeej.d.3347]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ommaya.3717]

There is no one in your office

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Yeah, it was during the time when we had developers traveling on several projects.

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

What time do you go to bed

[@HolisticDeveloper]

I respect my sleep so I try to have at about 8 hours of sleep. So if i wake up at 4:00 AM, what time should I go to sleep😱😴😁?

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

@@HolisticDeveloper 10 (8 is too early)

[@kpproduction1394]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Thank you!!!

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

How cute is that baby girl?

[@HolisticDeveloper]

All babies a cute, and thank you!!!!

[@gastonhitw720]

already bad drinking water that you left all night, the best place for bacteria and carbone dioxide, yeah that why it doesnt taste good

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Something new that I learn everyday. Where did you find this information?

[@gastonhitw720]

@@HolisticDeveloper from experience and also from a friend, my friend works as a microbiology so he showed me the difference, the microorganisms were predominant in the water I left all night than the water I took afterwards from the refrigerator

[@The64v]

You go straight from sleep to getting dressed and coding. I would need to eat a huge breakfast and go on a run first.

[@HolisticDeveloper]

I used to do that, breakfast, run and then work, however after I became a mom, a few things changed and I needed to adjust my schedule in such a way that will allow me to work and spend quality time with my family. I do run, but it is usually later in the day.

[@shimaalcarrim7949]

What is meant by "Holistic Developer"? Full-Stack? 😁

[@sumantasengupta7525]

I am in real need for a developers job in the US. U r like my elder sister if any referal u can give me it would be a really golden oppurtunity for me I m from india I know that i shouldnt be writing all these here but i m really a passionate developer who will graduate this yr. Please can you help me

[@HolisticDeveloper]

I understand, however what you are asking it hard to do. A refferal is usually for a person you know and know what skills and abilities the person has, and I hope you understand that I cannot do that since I do not know you. I am wishing you all the best.

[@Foooodd]

酷 cool~

[@HolisticDeveloper]

Thank you!