Day in the Life of a Software Engineer | Unglamorous & Realistic Work Day

[@imjenncho]

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[@Accentors]

so software engineer is like there is face to face communication for like 20% time and 80% more on seeing computer screen?

[@LiberaMeFromH]

Came in expecting five cuts of eating at a snack bar, and going to seminars, or the workplace gym, and instead got actual work related content. Thanks for sharing this.

[@snowbird7254]

Omg me too. I literally just came from a video that's a "daily life of a software engineer" but the whole video was food + unboxing a new laptop + a game day with coworkers.. like yeah that's totally their daily routine..

[@theoriginaltoba]

@@snowbird7254well it was probably just one day. You don’t know if that’s how everyday actually is for them, since every workplace is different, so it’s important not to judge

[@CapeSkill]

@@theoriginaltoba ''day in the life'' usually is about your actual daily routine and how your average day looks like.

[@Leonhart_93]

It's funny that this is the expectation when women make such videos. And it's true, that's all I was seeing, at least until they have been first to be laid off.

[@wheezel55]

@@Leonhart_93 its the expectation when guys do too. all the videos before this that i saw were of guys that did just what this commenter said.

[@TheMutantorange]

As a software engineer it’s honestly scary how relatable this video is 😭

[@imjenncho]

🥲

[@rabeyasultanatuli1342]

Hi

[@TheFlexXMLG]

yeah 😅

[@DorothyHart1]

@@imjenncho Hello if you’re interested in making a couple hundred dollars I could pay you if you could help me gain access to my Gmail account my password isn’t working and I have no recovery email or phone number

[@TheHashCrackingSlasher]

Thank you for actually showing a work day that looks realistic and stressful, and you've definitely taught me that even though things seem very difficult and stressful it is possible to make it through and sees is through to the end. Seeing that things aren't perfect all the time is honestly more relieving than I thought and it is important to remember that everyone has ups and downs and goes through difficulties so I certainly feel a lot less terrified to graduate next year...

[@imjenncho]

appreciate the support! there definitely can be lots lows of work life balance.. but it helps build resilience for future challenges 😇

[@tubbywubber]

This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I think the timing could not have been better. I've been stressed at my first "adult" job which is remote and I think I needed to see another young professional not having a perfect day. It's honestly more motivating to see someone be stressed, have a bad day, and work through it to the end than to see someone whose life just seems perfect, so thank you, Jenn

[@imjenncho]

Appreciate the kind words~ I hope you get through this stressful period as well. Adjusting to first "adult" job is a hurdle itself 🥲 but keep going! you got this :)

[@tubbywubber]

Definitely what I needed to hear, thank you so much!! :)

[@j_forjuejue]

This is my first time watching your video. I really appreciate how you dare to show the bad side of adult working life, I know it's really tiring and stressing. Appreciate the mindset that you didn't stop filming only because it's a bad day. Keep it up the good work. If you're having a bad day, remember it's not only you and I hope this comment makes your day. Have a great day ahead dear Jenn Cho.

[@OisheeSJT]

OMG your cat is soooo adorable!!! And I can see he loves you so much❤❤❤

[@Sam_Fu]

Everything online is glamorized nowadays so that’s great you’re able to show the not so great days. It definitely takes a little bit of vulnerability to do so. There’s always going to be better days though. Keep doing what you’re doing. Love the videos! 😊✨

[@theoriginaltoba]

Well it may be the same job but it looks different for every person depending on where they work, especially since someone may buy certain things to romanticise school or glamourise their life, so it’s important not to judge 😊

[@Sam_Fu]

@@theoriginaltoba No I agree. I wasn't judging.

[@Sam_Fu]

@@tobaboba-xk7fc No worries! :)

[@shre9]

As someone going through bad long hectic days at work, watching this is really helpful. Thank you Jen ❤

[@anniephan665]

This video is so relatable, thank you! This is literally my life right now. Additionally daytime in Seattle nowadays is super short, and with the end of H2 coming fast, I think that also compounds onto the stress at this time of the year. Learning to manage expectations across stakeholders and set healthy boundaries gets easier with time and practice. It's always better to say no with good justification, than say yes and burn yourself out.

[@Antody]

Thank you for showing a real you and a real day of your life, it's always nice to know that sometimes there are just not so great days, but we can always push through. Keep on going!

[@lili_stiv]

it’s really refreshing to see a real routine and a real situation, so thanks for sharing even the stressful parts!!! also, howl’s soooo cute and i love how talkative and playful he is 🥺🩷

[@Atharav7]

It's my first time seeing howl this active like in all other videos he was just staring or sitting in the background but in this video his natural instinct woke up 😂.....btw howl is soo beautiful

[@imjenncho]

thank you! he's actually so active and vocal in general. im glad i got to capture his other side too 🤣

[@1RC88]

Thanks for sharing this! I'm a software engineer as well and some days are sooooo stressful and overwhelming so this is very realistic. When I get super stressed I just tell myself that it's temporary and every project has a finish line :)

[@vago2670]

But is it stressful frequently?

[@brianruizy]

Hope you can overcome the challenges, Jenn! Thanks for sharing this side. 8:32 Agreed, sometimes I procrastinate filming waiting for a "better" day.

[@imjenncho]

Appreciate the support Brian! It's validating to know we share similar experiences 🥹

[@ryankbr]

i just got into big tech as a SWE intern (in the seattle area too)! 😊 a huge part of it honestly was the motivation and inspiration i found from your videos, so thank you! definitely one of my fav youtubers & role models:) hoping i can will myself to make vids of my own soon enough :>

[@imjenncho]

best of luck with the internship!

[@petrov3190]

Finally someone to show the more realistic "day in the life" video. Although I'm working in IT, I know exactly how you feel. Just relax and keep pushing, turn the negative thoughts into positive. Good luck!

[@spearb8104]

i love how you show your day like this cuz sometimes i don’t have time to work out too and i feel bad about it. thank you for sharing 💋💋

[@FSSwede]

Great insight into a realistic work day as a software engineer, there are definitely days where things get very stressful. Been going through it myself past couple weeks with a MVP for a new system that we have been working on for the past couple months, last weeks bug fixes and testing is just a huge mental drain, but things always get better :)

[@punyarao5665]

such a calming vlog thankyou so much i was super stressed but after watching ur vlogs im happy

[@ChillWDyl]

i do appreciate the transparency, i am currently in school for engineering and using these types of videos to get a glimpse of what i am getting myself into. so thank u

[@derickmoncado]

Unbelievably chill vlog. Love it.

[@douglasvinicius6969]

Hi Jenn !! Thank you for showing us the reality of life, as you said, working in technology is often romanticized and you need to know that there are two sides like everything in life

[@gastronomee_]

in love with the way you tell stories. hoping to emulate this.

[@MaybeLily1234]

Thank you for the realistic content. I have started a corporate job and while other bloggers may mean to be aesthetic, the glamourization made it unrelatable for me, whereas this one I felt very connected with

[@meow3174]

Hi Jenn! I've been a long time viewer of your channel and I just want to say that you have inspired me so much! I'm a senior in university studying CS, and I really hope to get into big tech. This honesty is so refreshing to me, and it's reassuring, since right now the job market is tough. Thank you!!

[@brightside5586]

great transparency with showing the other side of the tech industry. Keep the vids coming

[@peaches7627]

its glamorous the way u handle stress ,new challenges everyday its thrilling

[@BigJoeyGomez]

Thank you so much for sharing this day in your life, despite having more stress and less glamour than others. This feels more like slice of life than many of the “day in the life…” videos. Not to say that every ‘realistic’ day would be like this one, but more so that days like this are part of reality in SWE life.

[@jameshizon4861]

Ya I'm currently working with Amazon as client - feel it working alone and interesting to see ppl with work meetings at 8pm but in different country.

[@ifatsharmin2469]

I like your videos so much. Howl is so cute. Can you please make a separate vlog on him? Like about his healthcare, neutering and how he spends time home alone.

[@AlessandraAleluia]

Thank u so much for sharing this "not so glamour side" of working in tech. I have bad days in my tech company too and I think we need to normalize it more. Especially being a woman, we often work on cycles every month so we need to be gentle with ourselves 💕 edit: HOWL IS SO CUTE

[@AlejandroMartinez-tc2dd]

This is for sure a realistic software engineer work day, as SWE we deal with tons of things daily that usually we just show the bright side to others. Thanks for sharing. P.S. Loved your cat’s named.

[@ganeshlakshmanan3391]

Not sure why YT recommended me this video. Does this schedule sound relaxing? 07:15 am Wakey wakey 08:22 Board the train 09:10 Start work 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Resume work 15:00 Tea 15:15 Resume work 18:50 Leave office 19:50 Back home 21:30 Login and finish pending tasks 22:30 Logout 23:15 Bed time.😂

[@patmarek1222]

"hello world" that is such a nice touch lol

[@roryroopa]

Howl is a cutie! 💜 Loved this vlog. Thanks for showing the unglamorous side of tech jobs (been there before). Seems like you have the right mindset and approach to get you through the busy times. Respect.

[@heaviedee]

Your kitty is so cute and is just like mine ha. Very vocal when he wants something. Also, I appreciate seeing a realistic day from you! I think a lot of us prefer to see real work days and all the motions that go with it. You are one of my new favorite channels to watch! I hope the rest of this week goes well for you and is less stressful! :)

[@imjenncho]

thank you, really appreciate all the kind words~ 🫶🏻

[@givolimyerukim]

thank you for this realistic day in a life, good style of video!

[@ladycastro1016]

Thanks for sharing this! Your cat is so cute ❤

[@DeltaXML_Ltd]

Appreciate the honesty! Amazing video idea.

[@meghasharma9262]

OHHHHHH one more video! Let's go!

[@Billy33753]

Love the Morning routine

[@crazyholy4198]

your video give me lots of casual , so thank you and have a nice vocation!

[@draws9533]

I loved this realistic side. Thanks for sharing that. Also your channel seems so interesting, I'm quite happy that I stumbled upon it

[@aurorealie560]

i love that you're so authentic

[@tinalouisechen]

You got this Jenn! You got this!! ❤

[@lauraduarte6480]

keep going at it! your videos are one of my favs so thank you for pushing through and showing us the reality of a modern business woman!! you are definitely an insperation

[@imjenncho]

appreciate the kind words! 💗

[@lontarian2228]

I still don't get companies sending people to the office. Stand-up is through a video-conference and for the rest, the office seems quite empty. Same as the place where I work (IT as well). Almost totally empty and most people don't want to be on those Agile rooms anymore. Most guys are going to the office and isolate themselves to avoid being bothered by the rest. I really prefer WFH.

[@Savage-bd3rk]

hopefully it changes as leadership ages out

[@User-q8d9j]

They lost money during covid not sending people I think has to do with the value of the building depleting if people don't work in person

[@lontarian2228]

@@User-q8d9j Well, I guess Real Estate and small businesses. The company I work for made tons of profit during Covid.

[@corpuzone]

Your morning routine to your kitty to your office was beautifully planned. Looks like you got this your intelligent and passionate in your career. Wow you still working extended hours even coming home. Those are my next headphones by Sony I have the older xm3 which are still great but for conference calls I want those! Keep up the awesome work 🙂

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

I haven't had any fun lately, 😭 so it was fun. You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.

[@xmz932]

Gain strength every time I watch your videos! Hope you are healthy and happy！

[@sabrinasalsabila8359]

hello, sweetheart. i just bumped into your video. thank you for sharing the realistic part of working in tech industry. im also a worker in tech industry and i can relate to how you feel in the video because everyday is just another stressful day :") the thing about working in this industry that it's not always glamorous and fun. stressful days when we have so much on our plates do exist. whatever it is, i hope you always find a few relaxing time to recharge everyday. watch your favorite drama, pamper yourself, and play with howl! sending you so much love and support!

[@Bob_Johnson349]

You are so pretty! Also being a SE is so impressive

[@khawlalakhdiri9917]

love how genuine it is

[@LiquidJay]

Not sure how I came across your videos ... but totally dig them!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Sarah-ti9gc]

So real vlog that shows people with smell of work

[@katsuhikou666]

4:14 I love how she knows and feels that it's gonna hit like a truck

[@KayNg-o9n]

Best wishes to you that you won't get burnt out like me. Some nosy 3rd tier advice: Don't buy what you don't need (don't go revenge spending) and try to save as much as you can for if or when you truly do get burnt out, you at least get the luxury to buy the time to ride out the burnt pain and self reflect to discover what you're missing all this time. Do note, I still haven't found my answer, so apologies that I don't have more to share.

[@FernandaUnB]

first time seeing a video of yours and i loved it!

[@PaolettaGe]

I'm a software engineer too and I feel the same everytime I go to the office. It's nice to meet the teammates but I lose a lot of time commuting and at the end of the day I don't have time to do anything, just eat and some relax

[@aidaaaafuwidkqk]

It was one of the best videos that I recently watched. Thank you :)))

[@DexterMag-aso]

This is a candid glimpse into the authenticity of your profession! It instantly connects with the transformative teachings I gained from my lifecoach Lisa Haisha during a retreat in the Philippines. Both your genuine portrayal and her insightful guidance inspire greatness in embracing the unfiltered reality of professional life. Cheers to the beauty of authenticity and the continuous journey towards personal growth

[@kenbales9837]

Cats or dogs always have a way to make your day better.

[@bellabernadette6787]

Thank you for making this one 😊

[@s812-m7v]

where is your white button down shirt from? love it!! thanks for sharing your day in the life with us

[@imjenncho]

it's from Sezane!

[@regachoaliyahkhaet6577]

i am currently a first-year computer science student and you motivatee me sooo muuuch

[@jarlhenrik]

Man, waking up at 8am and still have time for bathroom routine and breakfast before work. That's a luxury for sure xD And you're even home around 6pm by the looks of things. Guessing commute isn't that far? Most days I'm up at 6am, work starts 7:30 and I'm moving non-stop until 3pm (home nurse), then maybe .5-2 hours overtime for office work to round off the day. Workout, afternoon nap (nearing your 40s is rough), dinner and 2-3 hours of personal time before bed at 10pm... Luckily I like my job cuz it really feels like I have no life outside of it. -.-

[@ItsOk-mq9ex]

Good lord, You are beautiful. Just felt you needed to hear that 😍

[@evelynavilesherrera1605]

You are my inspiration because it must be said that there are very few less women in engineering. It's very rare to see girls in this world(you know engineering) and i'm glad to have found you, already a faithful follower.

[@SuperAvocadoo]

Honestly, your "bad days" at work is just normal days for me

[@jovannysanchez]

Watching video in the middle of my unglamorous & realistic work day. Hopefully Q4 chills out more towards the end!

[@StyleTrick]

Understand these feels! Have had a lot of those days recently, AWS can be demanding at times!

[@imjenncho]

hope you find time to reset and destress from all the demanding days!

[@vloginnwithekom8326]

Awesome video! You got this

[@another_youtube_bot4400]

when instant ramen is a treat - felt that to my core lmao

[@tess12331]

You got this! 💪🏼 Also, we need more Howl content 😻

[@imjenncho]

he needs his own channel lol

[@chuckfaber7521]

Relate to the needing alone time at lunch. lol. Also the 8pm meetings with people in Asia.

[@athabongileR]

Please extend the duration of your vlogs

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

Howl is adorable!

[@evan6568]

I saw South Lake Union, in Seattle. A LOT of tech there. Not a fan of Seattle, but that area is really pretty!

[@nitishvobilisetti4640]

this video is so real. still can't wait till I graduate tho

[@WilliamMontero-fq3uh]

Howl´s vibing heavy before go to bed....😅😅😅..... Amazing video by the way Jenn..

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

It's a very good approach to do a code review before every commit. But sometimes our team members are not very active in the review phase. Do you have any technique to encourage them to be more active?

[@Atharav7]

Yaayyyyyyy.... new video is up

[@KulwantSingh-xr4si]

It was just like that night in the alley, Alfred. The closeness of the walls, the gunfire. It seems I've been trying to stop those two bullets all my life. It’s a fool's dream, Alfred. Sometimes I think I should just be done with it.

[@AbiTheEngineer]

My favorite drama is Reply 1988 too! It's soooo funny 🤣🤣

[@imjenncho]

i've rewatched it so many times, i lost count 🙈 it's the best season out of the reply series imo

[@narvalblue4916]

your cat is so cute, I loved him🥰

[@flamingopro_player3340]

You look on every video so chill :DD

[@oversocialized601]

Hey, are you exercising? It's essential to keep anyone healthy, especially if one has a sedentary lifestyle. Keep well! xoxo

[@meklavier4664]

I am from singapore, when I first went to work in California in 2001(before 9/11), it blew my mind that my colleagues are eating Chips for lunch. I was totally flabbergasted.

[@your_humble_investor]

Awesome as usual 👍

[@kathleeny899]

I love your kitty! So handsome. I hope it got better for you

[@LAKEPLACIDMOVIE]

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[@swterao]

I am a simple person, when people mentioned "reply 1988" I have to comment loool That's a nice show. Also, fighting for Q4!

[@Sergio-ok3ys]

aah simple 9-5 life yes for me very comfortable gives me structure, upcoming dev right here.

[@hospitalcakewalk]

This is my DREAM, a job this lazy where all you do is just coding and reviews and some light teamwork. 😢 it's so so easy. I work in a dementia facility, my night are all 10+ hours no snacks nor lunches. I don't get breaks. I'm constantly working with people making sure they stay alive... I want this kind of job.

[@imtryinghere1]

You got no idea what a code review is or how complex coding can get

[@RobTheQuant]

It's like a groundhog day, except at Amazon it's always day 1 😁 Stress? that's why they pay you the big bucks :)

[@Marinate305]

Is that a company owned MacBook or yours? Also, interested to know the specs. Finally Q4 is usually busy, especially with moratorium.

[@Logical-yf3wz]

your commute looks so peaceful, what country is this?

[@smileondreamer]

Thank you for sharing 💗✨️🙏🏻

[@Jibril_Abdulkadir]

Very relatable vid great vlog 🔥🩵