Day in the Life of a Project Manager (Work From Home)

Here's a Day in the Life of a Project Manager (Work From Home Edition), where I walk you step-by-step through my entire day as a full-time Project Manager.
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🔥 ALL RESOURCES I MENTION IN THE VIDEO:
Please note that some links are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission for any purchase through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*
🔥 FREE Software I Use as a Project Manager:
Jira (Agile Projects): atlassian.sjv.io/c/3571108/15...
Confluence (Team Workspaces): atlassian.sjv.io/c/3571108/16...
Books I Recommend to Advance Your Career:
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- Extreme Ownership (Jocko Willink): amzn.to/3jJKDOU
- Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss): amzn.to/3Zf9A59
- 4 Disciplines of Execution (Chris McChesney): amzn.to/3TpfGN0
My Morning Routine as a Project Manager:
- Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod: amzn.to/3jGABy3
- Facewash: amzn.to/3IdZivO
- Braun Shaver: amzn.to/3GaZxFg
- Lectric Pre-shave with Green Tea: amzn.to/3Z55sVd
(I use this to reduce bumps & irritations after shaving)
My Exercise Routine:
- Exercise Yoga Mat: amzn.to/3Cer6fM
- Bowflex Weights: amzn.to/3YZUHU2
- Protein Powder: amzn.to/3WT6q4Q
- Ninja Blender: amzn.to/3GtO1WS
My Vitamins (I take these to avoid getting sick):
- Emergen-C Elderberry: amzn.to/3VBImCs
- Nutraceuticals Q-Defend Vitamin: amzn.to/3VEv5ZX
My Desk Setup as a Project Manager:
- Hydroflask (staying hydrated): amzn.to/3vsJv4D
- JABRA Headset: amzn.to/3O5I2dg
- Headset w/ Charging Stand: amzn.to/3WVDREF
- Logitech Wireless Speakers: amzn.to/3Cbd26I
- HP Monitor: amzn.to/3i8eT5C
- Webcam for Meetings (Logitech): amzn.to/3y32ogc
- External Harddrive: amzn.to/3WW0Uyt
How I Relax after Working as a Project Manager:
- Nintendo Switch: amzn.to/3GthkJg
- Controller: amzn.to/3i0T4oz
- Nintendo Switch Case: amzn.to/3Q2MF8V
- Favorite Game: amzn.to/3Iookbw
- Bed Air Purifier (for a better sleep): amzn.to/3CdMoKx
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ABOUT VIDEO: Alvin the PM shares EVERYTHING in a day in his life as a full time Engineering Project Manager (Work From Home Edition)
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Music by Bensound.com
(Benjamin Tissot - All That, Dreams, Hip Jazz, Funday, Hey, Memories)
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►►Download my FREE Guide to landing your next job as a Project Manager: www.alvinthepm.com/careerguide/

[@TripsToInfinity]

Thanks Alvin, i enjoyed that video it was insightful, and I appreciate the book recommendations, and product links too! I'm currently preparing to take the CAPM exam, and thanks to your well-structured study package, I'm starting to feel confident about taking the exam very soon! Thanks again!

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@J N, thank you for sharing with me you latest progress with your CAPM Exam! I'm also really excited to hear that you found the video helpful! Good luck with preparing for the CAPM Exam, I know personally (after having gone through it myself) that it is not easy, but it's well worth the time, energy, and effort, and it's going to open up so many career opportunities for you. Keep up the great work!

[@BLxM559]

Best day in the life I’ve seen

[@alvinthepmofficial]

That really means a lot! Thank you for the support!

[@vzrndomthoughts7122]

Thanks Alvin... Hoping to pass the PMP certification this year. Thanks for all your videos and free study materials. This really means a lot

[@alvinthepmofficial]

Really glad you found the video helpful, good luck studying for your PMP Exam this year! Don't forget to check out all the other PMP Videos I have on my channel to learn how to solve situational based questions and to master the problem solving mindset.

[@eldeenmohammed7252]

Awesome. Thank you Alvin for this masterpiece.

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@eldeenmohammed7252, so glad you found the video helpful!!

[@purnimasubba1988]

Hi Alvin - just wanted to drop in a comment. After watching few of your vids, i was able to clear my Capm exam in first attempt. Wanted to thank you for the informative vids. Hopefully i will soon land a better job as well.

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@Purnima Subba, congratulations on passing your CAPM Exam! I'm so happy to hear the news, and really glad I was able to help you achieve this milestone in your career! Feel free to share any of my videos and content with anyone else you know looking to take the CAPM Exam!

[@Jordan-Norr]

Great video Alvin!

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@Jordan, thank you so much for the positive words, really glad that you found it helpful! I'll be releasing even more videos on advancing your career in Project Management and earning a higher income, so definitely stay tuned!

[@oluwasholabalogun2201]

Great video. Very insightful. Thank you Alvin

[@alvinthepmofficial]

So glad you found it insightful! Will definitely be releasing more videos about a career as a project manager, and leveling up as well, so be sure to stay subscribed so you don't miss out when I release those videos!

[@davgk601]

Dave here once again. As always good video.

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@Dave, thank you so much for your positive and encouraging words! I'm really glad that you found the video helpful, and I will continue to post even more videos like this about advancing your career as a Project Manager and earning the income you deserve. Stay tuned!

[@args2003]

Great video to get some insight on a day in the life!

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@Shantelle T, thank you so much, truly means a lot and I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Stay tuned because I will continue to release even more videos like this about breaking into Project Management and advancing your career as a Project Manager

[@args2003]

@@alvinthepmofficial I just obtained my CAPM in December, so videos on how to get into Project Management with no experience as a CAPM would be GREAT! Thanks Alvin for all your help.

[@johnathansteil8186]

Great video. If I was younger that would be an awesome routine. Wife and Kids will ruin this routine really fast lol.

[@alvinthepmofficial]

Haha, thanks Johnathan, glad you liked the video! My wife and I don't have kids yet, but we hope to start a family soon. My routine will definitely change once we have kids.

[@theagilelifestyle]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mohasoamakara5085]

Hi Alvin. Great video indeed and highly insightful. Makara from Afraca, Lesotho. Just a quick one, would you have a few minutes on Teams for a few questions?

[@denominatortron]

Hi Alvin! Great video. However, I have a question - how do you use a RAID log to manage projects? I have looked online but have had a difficult time trying to find a comprehensive example of one and how the RAID log helps manage a project. I'm having a tough time visualizing this. For example, I understand the relationship between risks and issues and I get the relationship between Actions and Decisions/Dependencies, but given that so many actions and decisions are made every day by everyone in the project, how does one deal with that? Is it as simple as just logging EVERYTHING that comes up? Like if a possible action is coming up that requires a decision to follow through, is it just logged?

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@Nam Nguyen, really glad you found the video helpful! Great question - I don't typically use the RAID Log to capture every single action and every single decision. Otherwise, my RAID Log would have more than 100+ items on it. Instead, I recommend focusing on the most important ones (high impact and high severity) that you discuss with your team and including it on your RAID Log. (For example, very critical actions that are on the critical path, which may delay procurement of parts or the completion of hardware design). I'll be releasing a video soon about using the RAID Log, so stay tuned!

[@radink7062]

I'm ready to start 5 days journey

[@oladosupadurodola1287]

Hi Alvin. I need your mentorship in project Management. I am a student project manager ans seeking expereince. How do i reach u?

[@alvinthepmofficial]

So glad that you're finding my videos and content helpful! I'm currently booked, in the meantime, I recommend checking out the videos on my channel - I cover everything from writing a resume, landing a job interview, to mastering project management skills, growing your career as a PM, and using specific software. Stay subscribed, because I will be releasing a future video about advice that I wish I knew when I was starting out in my career.

[@user-dt1pe8tz6v]

hi

[@alvinthepmofficial]

Hello!

[@josephjeremiashjamil6915]

Hi alvin, thanks for this vid. I am currently taking up the goole pm professional certificate. do you think it will help me to land a job?

[@alvinthepmofficial]

@Joseph Jeremiash Jamil, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Absolutely, it's something you can include on your resume to stand out, and it'll give you a very good foundation in Project Management that you can use to update your resume and it'll help you level up when you're speaking the project manager lingo during your interview. I'll be releasing even more videos to help you land a Project Manager job, so definitely stay tuned!

[@davem8114]

I made it to about 15 minutes when the wooden 'I like using the Braun yada yada' sprang up. I've paid to remove ads on KZbin so I can't cope with all this mentioning of specific products. Don't care if it's guerrilla advertising or just a misplaced view that people interested in PM work want product advice shoved at them every 20 seconds. I'm a PMP PM btw - would really not recommend anything to anyone as I have weird taste,,,,,actually I did like the MS Arc nouse as ut folds flat and can fit into a file when rushing around (matters less these days with remote). Don't even know if they still make them :) Seriously, more on realistic *actual* activity and less on the peripheral activities would be better IMO. Sorry for being negative mate

[@alvinthepmofficial]

Thanks for the feedback, no offense taken! Will use your feedback to improve my future videos

[@kanubee]

Probably better to confine the video to the actual work day. The morning wake up routine before then seems purely indulgent.