An Unglamorous Day as a Software Engineer | New-Grad & Remote (in Chicago)

[@tintwanawng2006]

Breakfast at 12 pm really says it about software engineers.

[@stephranaway]

no bc our habits are wild😭

[@jordyrios916]

Great job as always!! I love the consistency

[@stephranaway]

thanks jordy!!!! appreciate you🙏🤩

[@kevinzong6927]

Love that the vlogs are continuing! Great video Steph :))

[@stephranaway]

aw thanks kevin!! u just put such a big smile on my face :)

[@Nanonan71]

I really enjoyed watching your video Steph. you look friendly, cheerful and energetic.

[@stephranaway]

thank u for being here :)

[@OompaLoompa74]

Heyo! Stumbled upon your channel and wanted to say that you look cute, attractive and give off a very kind energy. Seems like you have a very bright personality and I'm jealous of that zeal for life that you've shown in your videos. Saw one of your responses down in the comments below mentioning that you might leave your job. I would highly recommend not leaving your job unless you have another one lined up just because I think the current market for entry-level comp sci grads is so terrible. Although it seems your school ranking and master's degree would make you more resilient towards the market, I still hope you have some financial stability before making that kind of leap. Also, hope you're aware of your surroundings when in Chicago. It's generally pretty safe, but there's still sometimes where one could feel unsafe in the area. Great videos!

[@stephranaway]

thanks for the advice, appreciate you!!🙌 i’m really lucky in that i have another one lined up and i’m sure things would be very very different if i didn’t😭 thanks again for the advice!!

[@RaawBornAfriKaan]

You're not working on a Macintosh honestly it's refreshing to see something different and congratulations on finding a job!

[@stephranaway]

haha thank you!! yes - windows for work but i do love my personal mac😅

[@Joshua.Developer]

I'm learning coding but not to get a job. After thinking about it , it all seems like a terrible job waking up at 5am coding on a screen ALL day every single day......idk now

[@Chrispyy__]

Swear that iphone alarm is PTSD

[@stephranaway]

agreed…….

[@abhinandanakela8502]

I blinked for once and thought the tea was whisky

[@stephranaway]

LOL

[@meghanxiang6854]

Miss you Steph!!!

[@stephranaway]

miss u too meghan❤️❤️❤️

[@ninwa]

As another software engineer this is such a relatable schedule. Rolling out of bed at 9am and getting to sleep between midnight and 2am every single day 🫠

[@stephranaway]

looks like there’s no escaping it!😅

[@_silentrose]

As soon as your friend said Korra I was like Ooooh Avatar fan?!?! Yesss!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@hades1384]

You finish around 1 in the morning but of course most of the time you dedicate it to something else, but I think that's how all software engineer jobs are in general, it's my first job and I'm also that relaxed but sometimes with stress is strange

[@bryanlozado2752]

Well Don't let that stop you from what you doing cuz hey You are living the dream and boy I wish I had one too. Living alone is my thing too

[@StevenYao]

great quality video! Which org do you play volleyball with? I normally play grab a game but the games are pretty infrequent and im trying to play more often

[@stephranaway]

thank you!!! i play w the 9man community (Chicago United and Chicago Dragons). i played quite a bit of grab a game a while ago but now the games aren’t so great:/ now i just play some player’s tourneys once in a while and w the 9man ppl!

[@noura.Ah.ja_]

Miss you congratulations finally finished college and hope like me

[@stephranaway]

thank u!!!😭❤️

[@fcsolis]

The working life is a lot slower than being a college student, isn't it. Do you see yourself working on development of a molecular visualization program like Chimera X? Good to see you again. Thank you.

[@stephranaway]

it really is! being a student is just go go go with no structure so it's weird to have that now haha. and yes i can definitely see myself combining biology and computer science and working in biotech. but still tbd, lots to figure out😅

[@caly598]

the little panda is too cute, aw

[@stephranaway]

yesss he's my fav thing ever!!

[@Martindhoang]

Ayoooo Steph! Ran across your channel on my feed. I like the vibe and didn't know you played ball

[@stephranaway]

martin!!! hi!!:) thanks for the support, and yes i do!! if you play too let’s get together sometime! keep up the great work💪🤩

[@emilyau8023]

It's refreshing to not see a big tech influencer.

[@ch4r4d4_sec]

I like your videos! I like watching in my spare time.😊

[@stephranaway]

thank u!!! i'm really glad u like them!

[@ivylee4373]

which brownies did you like the most?? thinking of getting for my brother!

[@stephranaway]

you totally should!!! ok after trying all the variety pack ones, i think the chocolate cookie monster, glazed chocolate donut, or cookie dough ones are best! for a gift though, maybe the variety pack would be best!🤔

[@rohansapate3890]

You inspired me to study hard in college 😅

[@stephranaway]

aw haha thanks rohan i’m glad i could😅🤩

[@TONYYSSNOW]

Omg I’m a future software engineer and I also live in Chicago 😊

[@stephranaway]

aw amazing!! love chicago sm

[@CelinaKong]

That bagel sandwich looks so goooood

[@stephranaway]

TWAS DELISH!

[@TheShahZAAM]

When you said “fish was GAS” I knew you were from chicago 😂

[@unsulliedjuelz1992]

I love Chicago, I have to live there just because, one day

[@stephranaway]

it’s an amazing city :) hope you get to live there soon!

[@Girl_Arthope]

Love your videos ❤❤❤ I wanted to ask which remote website did you use to get your job ?

[@raghavvarmani7915]

Great video! Also, do you prefer a remote job? I am in the job market and I feel it would be better to go to office, meet people in person.

[@stephranaway]

thank you!!:) honestly no😭 this was my first real job though so i don’t have too much of a reference (only past internships) but i think being in-person/hybrid would be a lot better! that’s just me though, ik remote works really well for some people!

[@raghavvarmani7915]

@@stephranaway yes, ig remote work is better if one has dependants like children, I had a remote internship last summer and I hated having to use teams to talk with colleagues... Hopefully you get a in-person/hybrid job soon!

[@ChoviKpz]

good video, I watched it all!

[@stephranaway]

aw thanks!!!!:)

[@Rider-Nolan]

Your videos are atmospheric.) What programming language do you code in? : )

[@stephranaway]

thank u!:) i prefer python!😅 but during this job i used Go!

[@IceGamerification]

yo im also based in chicago and have been looking for a community to play volleyball with, if its okay with you what gym do you guys host volleyball! im interested!

[@이오아나]

finally someone who doesn t work at google))

[@TheDeadlyDj]

that panda lamp on your desk looks so cuteee, where did you get it from?

[@stephranaway]

ikr he’s soo cute!! i got him as a gift but i’m pretty sure he’s on amazon!

[@stephranaway]

i found it! www.amazon.com/VTIGER-Silicone-Nightlight-Rechargeable-Breastfeeding/dp/B0CPP5KS9G/ref=asc_df_B0CPP5KS9G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=686122321180&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15063006023206684407&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1016367&hvtargid=pla-2274418908654&psc=1&mcid=e957c9fc15d2323396e9f45f2ed00523&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiMmwBhDmARIsABeQ7xR-jNiyYFyS0UDLSfe_EWD1r7Uyiu9Oi-XREB69kmGKPOFkIsFEzeEaAp6kEALw_wcB but not it being for “Breastfeeding Nursery Decor”💀💀

[@TheDeadlyDj]

@@stephranaway bless you, you are a gem

[@GregKulevich]

I'm going to Yao Yao soon. Gotta get that fish.

[@stephranaway]

it’s SO. GOOD.

[@yandere_0187]

meanwhile Im going to start college this year for CS(I also switch to Maths from Biology lol)

[@stephranaway]

omg amazing choice hahah, enjoy your time in college🤩

[@Bingxiaohuang]

*I don’t want to work* And I don’t want to study 😅

[@stephranaway]

hey it’s the weekend, take it easy!!!

[@Bingxiaohuang]

@@stephranaway Midterms are coming…and I’ve been procrastinating 😭

[@Iam_Anurag12]

❤❤

[@HammadRafique-y1c]

1: I loved your curved monitor (tech lover 😅) 2: I paused the video and saw your friend conversation on his laptop 😊.

[@evantheking]

where do you buy the steak pieces ? costco ? how to find them ?

[@stephranaway]

yes it’s the flank steak from costco!

[@hobotkov]

Why do you work in cafe? Is it ok when a lots of noise and people around?

[@throwaway-lo4zw]

i've been working remotely for 3 years and it gets pretty lonely so just being around people in a cafe is a bit refreshing

[@alicechen9371]

What kind of startup do you work for

[@stephranaway]

we’re working on building out a streamlined contractor management system!

[@stephranaway]

(i’m planning to quit soon tho lol)

[@alicechen9371]

@@stephranaway Why😯Do you have something else lined up

[@zawadsadaf9194]

where do you work btw? I am also a recent grad living in Chicago, working semi remotely

[@stephranaway]

that’s awesome!!! i worked at a startup in this vid (they’re actually not based in chicago - i just stayed after grad since i went to a university in chicago!). but the city is amazing - hope you like it!!!

[@khaihoang7420]

Hello what tech stacks do you use at work?

[@strawberrymilk9302]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephranaway]

💛💛💛

[@paulchen355]

work until freaking 1am??!! is it supposed to be a routine? How can people sustain without risking a burnt out? Like I am serious.

[@stephranaway]

lol for me i think it was just procrastination earlier in the day😅 but genuinely others are working nonstop ally eh time and i have no idea how they do it!

[@CaptainDouchie]

give or take 5hrs of work dayum

[@joshvo9048]

Hi Steph. What kind of laptop model are you using?

[@stephranaway]

hey josh! my work laptop was a Dell XPS 15, and my personal laptop is a Macbook Pro 14” (M1 processor)

[@joshvo9048]

@@stephranaway Tks Steph. I really like your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@Toulkun]

For how long have you been employed as SWE? Im CS grad and its very tough out there 😭

[@stephranaway]

since january so i'm still pretty new to this! ugh i know, it's a terrible time rn. you got this, keep on grinding!!

[@adnan2272]

hey! sis on which camera you shoot your vlogs :0

[@stephranaway]

hii!!! i use my canon g7x mark ii or my iphone!

[@naveed6841]

Oh look something different.. "A day in the life of a software engineer"

[@rohittiwari2252]

What camera do you use to shoot your videos?

[@stephranaway]

i use my canon g7x mark ii and my iphone!

[@JAK-rb6jc]

This is outrageous, lmao no way you did more than 5 hours of deep work lmao

[@stephranaway]

🫢🫢🫢

[@amankm2922]

Hey steph, which is that font u used in this video?.

[@stephranaway]

hey!! i used good old Times New Roman in the video, and Playfair Display for the thumbnail!

[@ajolsen1515]

What monitor you use ??

[@stephranaway]

it’s a samsung 34” ultrawide curved monitor that i got off facebook marketplace!!

[@ajolsen1515]

@@stephranaway How much did you get it for?

[@princeokwejie5340]

Wow do you use Mac or Windows

[@stephranaway]

my personal laptop is a mac but work laptop was windows!

[@watchuneed570]

i aspire to be like u someday

[@stephranaway]

omg no my life’s a mess i promise u don’t wanna aspire to be like me😭 i appreciate you being here!💛

[@HDM-r8x]

1:10 me too

[@stephranaway]

haha hope it got more exciting!

[@HDM-r8x]

@@stephranaway it definitely did 😄

[@ogheneminesmart8680]

you have two laptops ??

[@stephranaway]

yes! company laptop and personal laptop

[@3dudebortoli]

who got the "fk u" frame? hahahahah

[@stephranaway]

…🤭

[@cram000]

that was a hell of a breakfast haha

[@stephranaway]

LOL it’s a very.. functional breakfast😭

[@JuliusKhoo]

You are so cute and have the cutest eyes omg. Congratulations on your role

[@guineapigtaco288]

Im engineer from Poland. I move in to your flat next week. No joke, u pare pretty. I will make you a best burgers

[@Djeh2]

Bro is simping so hard😅😅

[@stephranaway]

LOLL this made me laugh, appreciate you😆

[@Djeh2]

@@stephranaway btw i am yeast I Will be present whole time in buns when he makes u the "best burgers"

[@guineapigtaco288]

@@stephranaway Where is the problem ? First of all I can show you myself. I am not an ogre.

[@zakariamamma2007]

you are so beautiful

[@stephranaway]

❤️❤️

[@venkatasivaakhilesh3592]

wait thats scrub daddy lmaof

[@stephranaway]

YES IT'S SCRUB DADDY I'M SO GLAD YOU NOTICED!!!

[@Digger-Nick]

Unglamorous day as a diversity hire

[@stephranaway]

💀💀💀

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Why is everyone Asian?

[@nihadrahman4994]

Why does your unglamorous day seem glamorous to me 🥹

[@broo_k_lyn]

Hey what camera do you use? I love the content! 🩵

[@stephranaway]

hi hi!! i mostly film with my canon g7x mark ii or my iphone! i just invested in a sony zve1 but haven’t put out any videos with it yet! oh and i heard the canon g7x mark iii is really good!:) hope this helps, and tysm for the kind words❤️❤️