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0:00 - Remote Work Policy
1:31 - Traveling To The Google NYC Office
3:06 - Google NYC Office Clips
3:55 - How I Got My Job At Google
12:02 - End of the Day
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[@Bukola1]

Welcome back! Hope you enjoy my first day in Google NYC office! Still trying to figure out how to Vlog lol let me know what you’d like to see in my next one!

[@stevensong8784]

can you make a video about rundown of coding interviews. questions, dress code, introduction. I think you said leetcode in this one. what's that?

[@Bukola1]

leetcode.com is a website for coding interview prep! Ok I'll add more information like that in my VLOGs

[@raihanwst6629]

subtitle please, thanks

[@haute03]

I just wanted to second the subtitle request. Thanks!

[@androandro7179]

Waiting for the interview with your friend 😁 and would like to see more interviews with tech people on the channel.

[@benny88cups]

I'm so sorry to hear about you losing a parent and the stress you faced in 2020. Thank you for sharing your story because it's inspiring

[@terrycrews1760]

It’s weird when people say “I’m sorry” for something that’s not their fault.

[@mehriban9003]

@@terrycrews1760being sorry is not what you think being sorry here means. Go out and socialize, dude!

[@kiwanacabrera366]

@@terrycrews1760 Go AWAY! You're Welcome!😒

[@opawinfreylafinweq3161]

@@terrycrews1760 i bet you are a weird virgin loner with no friends

[@williamjames2026]

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[@ruthineh8934]

I started watching your channel when I first saw your video on CNBC make it! I'm Nigerian as well and I loved everything about you. When you shared that you got a new job at google, I saw it as an inspiration and applied. Thankfully, I'll be starting with Google soon. Sorry about losing a Parent, I pray for strength! just wanted to let you know your videos are changing lives one step at a time. All the best!!

[@androandro7179]

Are you in Nigeria or The US? I am asking because i am in Africa but still dreaming of Google 😁😅

[@ruthineh8934]

@@androandro7179 I'm in the US lol

[@ruthineh8934]

@@LaraUAE Thank you!

[@keilagomesborges5889]

Congratulations! Are you working a similar position ?

[@cindy8533]

This is beautiful 😊hope this will be me some day

[@SekaiiWorld2121]

This video REALLY resonated with me. I’m in the same position as you were. Black woman in tech, looking to leave my company, and also just recently failed a Google onsite haha. I’m going to work super hard this next year with leetcode and hopefully when I interview again I’ll have better luck. Whether it’s at Google or somewhere else. :) Thank you for your videos

[@sisterstaketoo1981]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@firelord5227]

@@snshanti can you send them?

[@rashimalemia]

@@snshanti I would love to look into tech!

[@JulesStylesHey]

@@snshanti hi could I also receive those resources?

[@cold-as-ice]

@@snshanti please share with me too.

[@eri__berry]

"If you're a black woman in tech all you need to do is spell HTML and you're guaranteed a job." UGH!! As a white woman in tech I get a lot of the same comments, that people just hand out tech jobs to women because companies want diversity. DEFINTELY NOT TRUE! It took me months of applying/interviewing to get a job. I am so happy that you are making these videos and sharing your amazing experiences. Thank you

[@ashleym6765]

Same here.

[@mystory3998]

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[@tariitonyo3360]

So sorry to hear about the loss of a parent. Sending you much love from Nigeria.

[@MarivoneAraujo]

I’m so sorry you lost a parent. I just would like to say you are a huge inspiration. And that black girl in tech thing someone said… We’ll I applied for like 100 companies before I got my first opportunity, something like 5 responded, and only two said yes to me.

[@yourfriendintech]

The NYC office is my favorite Google office, spent a summer there for an internship 🤩 & Thank you for sharing your story, you went through a lot

[@RuReady115]

By 14th st yes love my city

[@AshleyObasi]

Super relatable video. Not in a technical role but I went through months of interviewing at my “dream” tech companies. It was worth it, I landed the perfect role at the perfect company.

[@temioyekanmi8988]

What is your role if you don’t mind me asking?

[@2passportsandpostcards]

I’m so sorry you hear about your losing a parent, Bukola. I hope you were able to properly grieve and give yourself some grace. You are so inspiring, I love listening to your videos. Big congratulations to so many accomplishments! 👍🏻✨👏🏻

[@remibello1828]

I like how you shed light on the rejection letters, and that being a Black woman doesn’t mean your just given a job as “ haters “ will say. I’m sorry for the loss of one of your parents.Great story!

[@vernerdsouza8559]

Thank you for being real. A lot of people glorify this career, interviewing and make it sound easy. Maybe it is for some. I appreciate the honesty, and I'm sorry for your loss.

[@aszifaris7689]

Yeah appreciate the honesty

[@SavageScientist]

Im glad to see more sisters in FAANG. And you have an inspiring story so many people would have given up but you made it happen and you deserve 1000 salutes from me. And also you are a strong young lady.

[@makhaib5502]

I really resonated with you when you talked about sacrificing your social life for the sake of trying to get a job. I ended up doing the same thing in an effort to obtain internships that I really wanted, but this year I learned that it’s ok to take the time and enjoy my hobbies instead of working all the time, and I still ended up landing internships at the companies that I wanted :3

[@valsoto776]

Can’t wait for the interview with your friend. This is so inspirational especially as a black woman. Can you please add CC to the videos for people with disabilities. Thank you!

[@WhatShouldMatter]

I have videos for people with disabilities, check them out. :)

[@supaxkawaii]

Your voice is so relaxing. You are truly a boss. No matter what you have been through you still always find a way to push through no matter what obstacles you may face.

[@rl2023te]

I can tell you one reason she got hired. She speaks well and concise. Communication is so important and overlooked!

[@anaveragejoe6710]

"With hard work and effort, you can achieve anything"- Antoine Griezmann

[@AsaiaPalacios]

Hi. Sorry to hear about your loss and your tough year. Glad you're on the other side, doing your thing. Thank you for sharing advice regarding balancing your life and Leet Code/prepping for interviews. Much appreciated - gracias!

[@AntoineJacques]

Congratulations Bukola!! You're an inspiration.

[@ChelleMishe]

Thank you for sharing your story, it’s really encouraging to me as I’m on the job hunt! I’m excited to watch you continue to thrive!

[@colorfulcodes]

I agree with others. You are quite articulate. So strong. I don't know how you managed losing a parent, a job hunt and your channel taking off. That's insane. Take care of yourself.

[@GS-xs3we]

Loved hearing you story! Really helps to put things in perspective. -The story about your commute was scary though. I really hope the person who was pushed isn't too traumatized.

[@catcakie]

I loved the advice and hearing about your journey, so personally insightful and helpful to me, plus I love your video format, it's so pleasing to watch. Thank you Bukola 💜💜

[@PaulasPicks]

Condolences to you & yours, Bukola. Thanks for such an insightful vlog! I agree with you; there's more to life than work. I didn't think about having a list, but yours is pretty much mine. Congrats on your work anniversary!

[@ipsilonia]

i dont work in the tech field but i found this so helpful! i had a similar experience feeling burnt out in a previous role and the pandemic shifted my priorities and made me reconsider the type of work i want to do.

[@axa5005]

I admire your perseverance and ambition. Good for you girl

[@alias6001]

You’re such a STAR! Seriously, I hope you’re extremely proud of yourself. And I agree, I’m finding that a lot of success in life is luck.

[@Secretzstolen]

How does that saying go, half the battle is just showing up or something lol

[@exonnkemchor5373]

Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us Bukola. So sorry to learn about to loss of one of one parent. You handle this strongly. Well done.

[@kristinrodriguezrealtordmv3434]

Thank you for sharing your day. Thoroughly enjoyed it. My corporate employer is doing the same. Voluntary until next year we go back on a hybrid schedule. I still haven't been back! Keep thriving! Also my condolences on losing a parent. I can't image how hard that is 🙏🏼

[@blosstalks]

I am so SO happy for you and how far you're come - you're so inspiring God bless

[@bixby451]

Yes, girl! We need this honesty in KZbin, I love knowing all you went through because everybody else make it look too easy and that’s not real life

[@fashionarchitect]

Hey Bukola, really love this video, it has given me an insight. Also my condolences on your parent you lost. God got you.

[@ShareAllDay]

So sorry for your great loss. You are one brave woman to keep pushing forward despite the challenges you have endured. I salute you! Your videos definitely gives me inspiration to push through my 1st Computer Science certification course this term. Thank you and God bless you 😊

[@olaoluwaajanaku5951]

Ouu, your story was amazing. Really appreciate you sharing your journey and experiences. You're really strong mentally and I admire that, it's so cool. So sorry for the loss of your parent though, May the Almighty forgive them and have mercy on them.

[@purpleguddess]

Thank you for uploading this video! I learned so much and congratulations on your new journey at the big G! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MelSpeaksMD]

Yes 🙌🏾 Go for it and don’t look back! The people in “high places” are also figuring things out as they go.. don’t let them fool you into thinking that you don’t belong or are incapable of doing what they’re doing and more!

[@zachandbro]

My condolences on the loss of your parent. Thank you for making this video and giving us a true perspective as to how the preparation and interview process is in order to get an offer at Google. Wishing you the best on your career journey there, Bukola!

[@teeyelceetlc5605]

Congratulations on your new job! I'm so glad you didn't give up on yourself. A lot of people would have. Thanks for the information, and I pray that God continues to bless and keep you.

[@ZeePintor]

I changed my work to Farfetch in Portugal for the same reason as you I did see a video of you in a google channel one time! Congrats!

[@firstgenmoneymusings]

You're literally the reason I became a Dev Advocate! Happy to see you flourishing through all that you had to experience and take on

[@isabellesalvaterra9933]

Congratulations on getting the offers and finally getting an offer at Google! I am so sorry about your parent passing. I lost mine too a long time ago but I can't imagine what you feel. But girl, you need a vacation after all this!!! Hope the Google PTO helps you out

[@christopherquarcoo9759]

Hello Bukola, just wanna say I really do love your channel and the content that you produce. I was stunned to hear that you lost a parent last year and would like to share my condolences. I also want to say thanks for continuing to create content for us last year even though you were going through a rough time. We're all just strangers on the internet but it's amazing that you still prioritized your channel and even more amazing that you were able to get a whole new role from it! Things work out for good, you love to see it!

[@eugene1572]

Your channel has been a huge source of inspiration during my job search. I now work as a data scientist for PVH Europe based in Amsterdam, Holland. My job search has really been a struggle but the only thing that kept me going was consistent training in data science (even though I have a masters in Statistics), AI, software development and watching your channel. Thanks again!

[@everberry51]

How did you keep training in data science post-school?

[@boredrobot]

So glad to have found your channel. I work at Netflix (but on the operations side) and am starting my journey of learning to code now. Keep up the great work!

[@PUNCHLINEE1]

Brilliant Bukola really excited to see how ur channel does., excited to see the journey months and years ahead too. go gurl

[@girlanonymous]

Thank you so much for this. Made my day! I am at a crossroads where I need to leave my current job because it's not something that I want to do, not sure that I ever wanted to do it (lol). You gave me that extra nudge that I needed to put out the resumes to get the job that I know I can be successful at doing. Have a great day!

[@rotienoxoxo]

Hi Bukola. This is so awesome!! Great production & editing too. Your job search story really resonated with mine. Putting everything into your job search and giving up other aspects of life is harmful. I learned this several times. The job search is so unpredictable and sometimes demoralizing. You might as well enjoy life while going through it! You are so smart and resilient too. I had no idea it was so hard to get into these companies, even with the experience you have. Thank you for sharing and wishing you the best of luck on your healing journey 💕

[@sandracrump]

I absolutely love your voice! It’s so pure , clean and soft & immaculate if that makes sense! 💜

[@tideio]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this! my favorite tech KZbinr sending love from Canada 💗

[@RoperTravels]

Just got to say congrats!! Your page has always been an inspiration for me a self learner as well. I have been teaching myself ux ui design. Doing the google certification. I am hoping to switch from video editing to ui design and my goal is to get some job interviews by january 2022... Congrats again keep on posting! Youre an inspiration.

[@MecksOnwenu]

You can achieve, if only you can put effort and believe it. Though it may not come in the form you want, but it will certainly happen. Sorry about your loss, I can understand how it weighs. All the best in your new job. 👍

[@djswoll]

Awesome journey thus far! Your strength and perseverance has paid off. So many great life lessons. Kudos and blessings to you moving forward in your path. 💙💙💙

[@GoodMaineRoss]

Well youngen, congratulations on the Great career and I hope you continue to enjoy your success. Enjoy the journey to retirement and REMEMBER it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you keep! It’s all love! 🎉🍾🎈👍🏿

[@tasharawarbington]

This video inspired me!!! Sorry for the loss of your parent…wishing you Blessings on Blessings!!!

[@cynthiankoom3985]

You inspire me so much! I was here few months ago. Thank God I also landed one in July 2021. Keep inspiring young ladies trying to break into tech.🥰

[@mrsgliving2498]

Great video. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your parent. Being first generation, and also loosing a parent, I can relate to the additional responsibilities it adds.

[@blackbones77]

Congratulations, Bukola...your hard work has paid off. I'm very sorry for your loss. Great content, thank you!!!

[@stefonsimmons7178]

Thanks for sharing Bukola! I had a similar tech/phone screen interview at google. Also, sorry for your loss.

[@shanellevalencia554]

Hi! Newbie software engineer here who also came from a non-traditional background. I've never heard of DevRel before but it sounds interesting! I'd love to hear you talk about what you do as a DevRel in your next video!

[@Bukola1]

Yes I have a video about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4SceqGopqinpbc

[@chiefenoch]

Bukky Bukky....Youre already mentoring a new generation of coders with hope and infos. Congrats on your google job

[@ajuntitled]

I'm sorry to hear about you losing your parent. You're amazing for working through that, but I hope you were able to take time to rest and grieve. Thanks for sharing your story, especially including the part about a dream tech job being nonexistent. It has been more important for me in my early career to find out what I love about tech, rather than finding my dream company. Love your videos, so practical and real!

[@jjayguy23]

Girl, you are sSOOOOO SOOOO blessed!!!! my gosh!!! Get it gurlll!!!!!!!! Luv ya!!!!!!!

[@SKULLkidDEATHOMATIC]

I only just came across your account and subscribed almost immediately. Continuing to watch your content and loving it. You feel so real and by extension your content as well. Which, is so hard to to come by these days. Thank you.

[@adebayojamiu6560]

Hi... Thank you so much for this piece. Your videos makes it easy for Junior developers to believe in a Great future for them God bless you

[@sunilp5487]

I'm so sorry to hear you lost your parent, on top of all the stress you were going through at the same time. I lost my dad suddenly, whom I was very close with, just before the pandemic and was trying to break into tech at the same time myself. You are a true inspiration

[@amanifields464]

My condolences!!! I'm sorry for your loss. I recently lost my older sister this past year so I can only imagine what you must have been through. I'm glad you have remained strong and healthy! I just discovered your channel and I just subscribed, but I remember seeing you being featured on millenial money!

[@landrytelfair445]

Just found your channel. Ive worked in business since getting out of college and I built a B2C company & website during the pandemic as a side project and I'm hoping to get into Product Management. These videos def give me confidence that I will find the job im looking for. I feel the interview prep stress. Im dying lol Thanks for making this video!

[@nabiela1191]

So sorry for your lost ❤️ & I love your videos ☺️

[@selenah7750]

I don’t even work in tech, and I find your channel so resourceful!! And you have a lovely voice. It’s so soothing. I’m a fairly new sub, but I wanted to thank you for being amazing and an inspiration. ❤️

[@binbinli2412]

I really enjoyed the takeaway Bukola shared and her narratives

[@georgina4874]

Congrats Bukola. You are inspiring a lot of people!!

[@semlimi200]

You're always inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story and job search tips. I'm so sorry you lost a parent we had no idea :( Hope things are going better for you this year. Would love to hear your struggles as a minority woman in tech at you last job too and tips on what you did to cope and survive there. And any advice for other minority women in tech and how to survive the workplace would be great to hear from you also

[@klamentyne5991]

OMG Bukola so proud of you!!! Congrats and huge huge well done...you're such a badass go-getter and such an inspiration

[@datalyfe5386]

congrats on the job! you are living the dream

[@marquitadavis879]

Congrats girl! My big cousin worked there and she loved it! You're going to do amazing ☺

[@lesliewhy]

So excited to see the NYC google office for myself during my apprenticeship! Bukola, you have inspired me so much

[@sandjas82]

I’m sorry to hear about your rough year. I’ve been following your story since I saw you on CNBC. Since then, I also recently moved to Jersey City. Good to see you are doing well. Wishing you the best!

[@tmercari8807]

Is JC dangerous?

[@sandjas82]

@@tmercari8807 I feel like it’s safe but things happen everywhere, especially these days.

[@tmercari8807]

@@sandjas82 so do you take the train to Google? I’m just a bit apprehensive because of the subway crimes

[@kaybao062]

You are so strong! You deserve a really promising future.

[@toluarawomo7411]

thank you for always sharing your story Bukola. I am so sorry you lost a parent, Mary God always be with you

[@TheLilianChinelo]

Congratulations Bukola on your job at Google and my condolences on your loss. I really needed this video tbh because I’m currently applying for my first developer roles at the moment and it’s not been easy. Thank you.

[@dreamy665]

Did u get anything?

[@TheLilianChinelo]

@@dreamy665 Oh yes!

[@tobisamuel8940]

Keep doing what you do Bukola, you're really inspiring freshers

[@CarolineSharesAVlog]

Oh my, this is very good and I could not help wondering how you were so calm in NYC, until you said "Someone tried to push a passenger on to the tricks" You are do really well and even commuting which is a must in NYC. Thanks for sharing.

[@janetnjau9072]

Wow I've been watching you since last year because of how much you inspired me but the fact that you kept working in March after losing your parent??? That's insane. You are the definition of work ethic. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. You truly deserve the world, this is just the beginning ❤️❤️❤️

[@VickyMei]

Thank you for sharing your story and a day in your life 💕💕💕😇

[@ladytee4269]

Congrats and good luck!!🥳🥳🥳

[@androandro7179]

Congratulations and best of luck! 😊🤞🏼

[@jean.riddick]

Congratulations to you! Very inspiring!

[@shaunlobsinger]

Thank you for sharing your story, incredibly inspiring!

[@sckimlaw]

I just became ur fan. Love this.

[@thesoundoffreedom7701]

This video give me such a nice morning vibe. Great content! Cheers for Costa Rica!.

[@gabrielolaleye]

Weldone Bukola. You are really an inspiration

[@natashasimone1931]

Omg this is so relatable. I had an interview with Facebook and bombed it! To be honest it was one of my first interviews and I was very new to algorithms so I expected it, but was a good experience :-) .

[@becoming5703]

Your channel is growing so fast! Congratulations.

[@dillieillie]

Congratulations on the new job! 👏🏾

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!!

[@edumaba]

Boom🔥🔥 Sensei, showing us the way😂😂🔥 Congratulations Bukola🎉🎉

[@colortura]

Bukola you're are so entertaining. I learn so much from watching your videos. I understand why you are so successful. You are so wise.

[@ericrodgers8505]

So inspiring, I'm starting at Fullstack Academy and this is the push I needed.

[@user-wh7kr8vn8z]

Inspirational story, and nice video as well, kudos 👏🙌

[@CIsays]

Really like your videos Bukky. Sorry you lost a parent. May God heal your heart. Just found out about LeetCode through this video. I hope I learn a lot from it on my own dev journey. I need to be consistent, and seeing your videos always pushes me, so thank you. Who knows, I might start a youtube channel to document my journey as a long-term repeat programming learner 😅