5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Become a Software Engineer

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What's up, everyone!
Maybe Software Engineering isn't for everyone?
In this video, I talk in-depth about the 5 reasons why you should not become a software engineer.
Video Timestamp for the 5 Reasons Why:
1. Doing it for the Money 2:50
2. Lack of Diversity 6:40
3. Coding/Technical Interviews: 8:35
4. The Difficulty of Programming 11:50
5. The Solitude-ness of the Job 14:50
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[@GyasiLinje]

Video Timestamp for the 5 Reasons Why: 1. Doing it for the Money 2:50 2. Lack of Diversity 6:40 3. Coding/Technical Interviews: 8:35 4. The Difficulty of Programming 11:50 5. The Solitude-ness of the Job 14:50

[@habeebullahiolalekanlawal5313]

Great!

[@bradlampton3206]

Hi Gyasi, I am new to coding and wanted to know what to do write in your journal ?

[@tanker242]

Haven’t you done this video before?

[@GothKazu]

CS Horizon every dev KZbinr does this video multiple times. Partially for the algorithm, partially because people don't listen

[@user-fc5wq3sb4f]

#5 is severely underrated

[@hamzac.4555]

the video starts at 3:41

[@adeebsattar]

Thank you.

[@jaliljimenez139]

Thanks man

[@soloistnina9889]

Oh my god thank you

[@demhamasta]

Im electronics engineer from Denmark (also African) but I work as software engineer. I understand most of your concerns, but as a black guy I would always encourage my fellow brothers to pursue in the field of science and technology. Maybe it’s hard and boring sometimes, but the true passion begins when you becomes good at it. Sciences and technology is universal, it’s for everyone. I would go as far as to say, programming should be mandatory for everyone to learn, just like math and physics.

[@HabibiGa1z]

Hvor arbejder du? :)

[@nathantyrell4898]

No,programming reallllly shouldn't be mandatory,trust me

[@tarentodd8128]

I’m figuring out what I wanna do and I finally narrowed it down and software engineer is my top one. I have a lot of concerns though.

[@susanmajek]

@@tarentodd8128 You have to know for sure that it's for you, because it's not for everyone. Try it out, see if you like it. But also know that you will be an anomaly there. Many women don't enter the field at all. The few who do enter, leave to have peace of mind because it is stressful especially if you want to combine it with living life, having kids etc. There is currently a lot of paid marketing disguised as women of color sharing their happy code life stories. Don't fall the for the okie doke.

[@tarentodd8128]

@@susanmajek I’m going to try it out through a program through my school next year. I plan on having a family someday and I know it will be difficult. I don’t know if I’m ready for the stress but I’m willing to at least try. If it’s something I enjoy next year then I will continue to pursue it.

[@keyonv]

Wait... people code 8 hours a day? But I was under the impression that 6 of those 8 hours was spent on getting food and snacks at work? Damn.

[@Jordan-im9jr]

@Anshpreet Singh Doesn't sound that tiring compared to other stuff but it does sound boring

[@Bando4Yu]

Exactly

[@sukhmandersingh4306]

@@Bando4Yu deja vu

[@keino9714]

I took exploring computer science in high school and I LOVED it! Maintained a high A all throughout the course. My teacher wanted me in her AP class so bad but I was a freshman and had no clue what that meant 😭 I just love that feeling of finally solving something that’s been troubling you for so long. So I feel like this would be a good Career path for me.

[@Chinmoku_No_Te]

Much respect for always keeping it real, giving both the good and bad of everything you choose to speak on!!!

[@GyasiLinje]

Appreciate it, just trying to keep it real!

[@Chinmoku_No_Te]

@@GyasiLinje oh no doubt, that's all you can do. I'm in my junior year of college right now trying to decide if I want to go private sector, back to military work/contracting or working for myself..

[@caronballthechief9666]

@@GyasiLinje do u think I could be successful doing this because I really wanna do this and how many day do soft ware engineer work. A week

[@DalisYn]

I am a woman of color pursuing a career in coding.. I am not afraid, but I am mostly excited despite the obstacles I know I'm going to face.

[@natgenesis5038]

Do u have many colors ???

[@DalisYn]

@@natgenesis5038 yes I also am blue

[@ally036music6]

so did u learn alot now

[@DalisYn]

@@ally036music6 I did. Currently a swe now. ☺️

[@mariedesignz1659]

Thank you for this! I’m entering to the field because I love it. This video is very helpful on things to look out for

[@DarkWaffle56]

My 2 cents as a junior developer in a startup: I really liked software since before college, but was never sure as how good I would be compared to those high school kids that already knew how to code. It didn’t matter though, as when I got a job after college, I started learning more and more compared to similar jobs in big companies. Yes, I was, and still am, learning a lot because I work in a startup basically. Since this is my first job, it’s hard to give an opinion on both sides but from what I hear, working in big companies are only advantageous in relation to the paycheck and additional benefits, because: you never know the big picture of what you are working on, can’t make decisions about what technologies to use or how to approach the problem, has to get permission from managers in order to even start coding, can many times be super busy or super bored for lack of work, has strict deadlines, no flexibility at all in general, and can’t just “prototype” a software (needs to be formal since the first lines of code, which takes on development time). If you want to know if you chose your job right, look for the following things I almost always feel: - Many times I catch myself thinking about the code at work when I am outside work, not because of deadlines, but just because I am genuinely interested in the problem and its solution; - Many times researching about new technologies or open source software just because I like building cool looking and useful apps; - Sometimes delaying lunch, or delaying the time to leave work because I “just want test this thing out before I leave”; - Switching between projects, or thinking about one project more than the other because that other project is quite interesting in my opinion; - Always thinking about the “next feature” that I would like to implement, even though there’s so many essential things to do currently in relation to that unnecessary feature. I feel that you don’t have to love from the beginning, you can develop that as you discover new cool things in software. Also, deadlines always make me stressed, so working with almost no deadlines at all is very nice. In addition, flexibility is key, and learning new things can help you discover something you like more. Many times the company you join will make you like more (or hate) what you do than what you’re actually doing in reality. PS 1: Make sure you have a nice boss or manager!!!!! PS 2: If you like what you do, and you excel at it, money will come; one way or the other, in 2 years, or 15. But you will be successful. If you fail on trying something, it better be on something you love, because otherwise it will be wasted time, and time is the most important asset of your life; you will never get it back.

[@SoftwareJournal]

This was very insightful! Especially the lack of diversity and technical interviews part. I struggle with those two the most doing Software Engineering.

[@kaotechtalk2395]

Yes, I would love to see you do a "study with me" type of video.

[@bdonaldharris4157]

Fellow black software engineer here. I've been in the industry for 17 years. Your personal rant on the interview process really hit home with me. For me, it's the most frustrating part of being a developer. As you said, the resume of experience and accomplishments is often praised and gets you the interview. Once in the interview none of that matters. It's terrible problem that needs to be fixed.

[@sk8yard]

“Not doing it for the money” is wrong blanket statement to use. If people didn’t do things for money, nobody would ever do anything productive. It would be better to say find something that’s long term tolerable to enjoyable enough while also being monetarily rewarding to justify to amount of work... but of course that sounds nowhere near as sexy as “don’t do it for the money”. Do it for the money, just don’t consider that the only factor, multiple other factors have to aligned for a successful career where you don’t burn out.

[@yvng_rvin]

This makes sense

[@_ar8410]

Yeah this video and other developers say the same thing ...it’s like pushing lower income beginners who just want a career change ... who are tired of earning cheap salaries...nothing wrong with that mister developers

[@ducksoop.x]

I think the main point is that not everyone going into this field is gonna be having FAANG salaries, a lot of non-cs or non-programmers seems to think we are all making huge six figure salaries, have constant lunch breaks and hardly work when that's further from the truth.

[@Piston1776]

That's why the statement don't do it for the money. Is the stupidest fucking thing I've ever heard you know what you have when you have piles of money? FREEDOM! When you have money you have a choice of doing something different. The reason why this statement pisses me off so much is because I'm factory worker trying to get out of the vicious loop of working a job I hate and having very little money to try and do the things I want in life. If I'm going to do a job I hate I would rather do a job that I hated that paid me a shit ton of money so I had the freedom to try and do different career path's easily where as a factory worker what skills do you have oh yeah none. If you don't know what do with your life pick a career that you can take with you and pays really well so if you decide you hate it you can afford to go back to school or just take some time off to figure out something different. You can't do that if your living paycheck to paycheck for the fallacy of do something you love when most people don't even know what they will love doing. So yes initially do it for the money make that money save that money and decide what it is you really want to do. If it doesn't workout you can always go back to your high paying job. Like when he says "doing it for the money is kinda cringey" tell that to the mother fucker flipping your burger at mickey D's! What's better having that person work there because they might not love software engineering or to encourage them to try software engineering to get financially ahead then you can figure out what you want to do. 🤦‍♂️💢💢💢

[@Omega70]

I always hate those " dont do it for the money " sayings, I'd put in the work required to earn more especially compared to all the jobs I've done in the past

[@myoo]

Would love a follow along/tutorial type of vid. Keep up the great work!

[@zackmccolgan1216]

As a software developer myself, I fully agree with you on the software interview process! There are companies that do it right! I just think of it as a way to eliminate companies that do not understand us! A simple and short take home project, late in the interview process would be fair.

[@mor3na]

That's the longest sponsorship ad ever bruh

[@DevsLikeUs]

Love the honesty, thank you !

[@ramonportuese3381]

Thanks for the video man! Good thing to know the pros and cons of this career 👍💪

[@Zach_eats]

New subscriber here 🔔. Love the video. I majored in Management Information Systems in College and had to take a few coding courses and realized immediately it wasn’t for me 😅. So I’m glad my major was half computer technical and half business related. My job now is more on the business side. It takes a special person to code so I commend you for it. Can’t wait for more uploads 👨🏾‍💻

[@intel_da_developer4791]

Yes, I would love to code with you and learn more about the business.

[@jasper5689]

Dude I appreciate your insight, I’m on the path and watching your videos keeps me motivated to keep pushing. It gets frustrating sometimes but I want to make a difference and be apart of the small percentage of “us” to create the change. - Jon J.

[@Seeker2787]

Definitely enjoying your videos! Good stuff...

[@gradientO]

Pls do a video about how to prepare for technical interviews

[@oscarmike1131]

2nd that

[@mohamethseck]

☝️

[@gamefantasticcuz]

I hope he does too but remember leetcode leetcode leetcode

[@JusSleepTV]

Video just scared the hell out of me. Retiring from the military and I want to get into the field. lol This is a good video, thanks for being blunt.

[@zacharyzoet3046]

Great points. Thanks!

[@mollydearfield8797]

I am looking into totally changing my career field. Any suggestions on what I could get into that would translate over to the gaming industry?

[@adog6704]

Only thing I’m scared of is technical interviews

[@sergiob.74]

It’s not as hard as he made it seem

[@koolkevinc]

It's pretty hard, allocate at least 3 months to study intensely

[@waderichman4248]

data structures and algorithms and ur good

[@tl8211]

It can be hard, but practice solves it. Just do interviews, get as much experience as you can, solve a lot of problems (preferably on a whiteboard/and on these pandemic days on some remote platform while explaining what you're doing) maybe ask your friends to simulate it.

[@designerelise]

You know how to overcome this - INTERVIEW ALL THE TIME. Even when you are not looking for a job, or more especially when you are not looking for a job. This is best because there is no pressure, you don't "need" the job. And you will become very comfortable and be yourself in interviews - also you will know your true worth at all times and that helps you in your current job and during negotiations for a new job.

[@andresvidoza]

I love the style man. Love the way you filming! Keep it up

[@GyasiLinje]

Thank you so much!

[@besarge2485]

My son wants to become a software engineer he’s in 10th grade. He loves all things computer and can figure out almost anything on his own on his computer. Do you recommend coding courses for teens. What would you recommend for him to do to solidify the skills sets he’ll need in college to pursue this dream?

[@garycollins1157]

Read more programming books and create projects with that skill set. Study data structures as well as designing the algorithms that make the application.

[@Aquintisburnett]

Thank you for keeping it 100% real. I do want to get into the technology field not necessarily as an engineer. I were would love to work in computer security and maybe code for fun.

[@GyasiLinje]

You're welcome homie!

[@top10mania00]

Should one become a computer science major to become a developer? Or are those new 26 week courses good enough?

[@TechVHD]

so do i be a financial analyst at microsoft or a software engineer at fb/robin hood, what are your thoughts on both?

[@seymourjames2609]

Definitely with you on the journey to change diversity in tech. If your passionate about something, why can’t we do what we want to do, be who we want to be.

[@YU-bh9wy]

I took Computer Science class during my sophomore year in school and I wasn’t really good at it. Basically just coding and creating game. I struggle a lot in that class. I always gotta asked my friend for help and just keeping solving the problem. I stress a lot in that class. Maybe this class wasn’t for me.

[@kishawnabell8972]

I think this was a very good video. Thank you for being so transparent with the reality of this field because a lot of people leave these things out !

[@tenoki]

Preach! Technical interviews can be the worst. I always feel like they are always looking for the negative. Even if you answer the question correctly, sometimes they want to tell you why your thought process is wrong. Or when the interviewers need to unanimously agree and there is that one person that does not "like you" or does not think that you would be a "good fit" for the team. Even though the interview was great and the chemistry worked out, yet that one person did not mention anything during the interview and wasted everyone's time. I have literally interviewed for a position and provided the solution to an "issue" that ultimately they were trying to hire for. They ended up delisting the position and through the grape vine, I heard that when they brought the senior dev in on my interview that he immediately implemented my solution to their "test questions". Literally talked myself out of a job and was not even compensated for my contribution. The issues being a young PoC in the Tech industry. IT is very rare that I am not the only US American person of African decent on any given team or even in the building. /rant

[@ariannam.9360]

The technical interview is a separate skill-set within itself.

[@fosto9gamer982]

please can someone tell me what are the languages needed to make a video sharing website like youtube

[@murad.5047]

The quality of video is on level. Love your content brother! Would be cool if you make video comparing of 15 inch macbook and 13 inch macbook. God bless you!

[@drummerboydb]

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Become a Software Engineer 1) Doing it for the money 5 Reasons Why You Should Become a Software Engineer 1) Doing it for the money

[@anegriproductions]

I think that if you start doing a work like Software engineer, just for the money and not for passion you’ll encounter Burnout very soon, it’s a work that demands attention, problem solving skills, and time, if you’re not passionate about it, it might just become hellish

[@samuelmuhigirwa6715]

Agri_IT • most jobs require that..

[@RyZeDHD]

Yup lmao. But fr he means that it's so hard that "doing it for the money" won't be a sufficient drive to keep you going

[@Mindingthebizthatpayme]

I love this video I am in school now finishing up as far as a web developer. Would you say that would help me become a full stack developer ? (Not too sure where exactly I’m trying to pursue a career in yet it’s just so many great options)I am also a new subscriber do you have any videos about your interview process? I’m also trying to find you and your wife channel lol I have watched quite a few videos on my tv so I couldn’t see the link.

[@codygoselin5092]

You got yourself a new subscriber. Trying to decide on a new laptop myself. I would only use it for normal laptop uses (checking fantasy football, KZbin videos, Amazon ect) and I would play ONLY Minecraft on it. It’s really between the MacBook Pro when the silicon vs the new XPS laptops.

[@zachdevelops8997]

I first would like to thank you Gyasi. What do you think of Front End? I heard its less complex to help you get to the backend engineering part of the industry. your feedbacks are important.

[@WolverineLimit]

@gyasiLinje brotha I appreciate you on making this video you have inspired me to pursue this dream of mines I have one question were do I start like what class should I start at

[@stevenkyle2313]

You are such a cool dude! Thank you for the video!

[@karent5213]

What are your thoughts on picking up a Computer Science minor if it would take an extra semester? Is it worth it?

[@danieladigun2696]

Thanks alot bro. I feel like forwarding this video to all the annoying recruiters that have sent me stupid coding tests that has no meaning with what you do daily as a developer. Thanks for keeping it real bro.

[@susanmajek]

Many obstacles are put in place as hurdles just to weed people out...

[@peepoHappyy]

Gyasi, I would be very pleased if you read my story❤️💔 I’m from an under-developed country, Iraq. For the past 5 years, I was in love with programming, my first ever computer program was an audio recorder! And I can even remember adding features like sharing the file and naming it.... So when I completed high school with a high degree(got first on my class btw) with a cumulative GPA of 3.89!! All I wanted to go to is Software Engineering. Then, my country hits me in the back, in my poor and corrupt country, there’s no such thing as a software engineer, they would say “bruh you know computers? yeah you can work here as a secretary”... I, honestly, NEVER cared about the money, since those 5 years, I had A LOT of ideas and projects to make, I told myself as well as my parents: “Mother, I don’t care about what I do for myself, All I care about is to do it for the hopes of others.” The ONLY two things work in my country is Medicine and Petroleum engineering (ya know why) So basically, I have to give up on my dreams, and go to petroleum engineering (couldn’t go to medicine because of specific problems 💔) So yeah, I wish I was never born in such a corrupt country, but I’m still proud.... Please give me an advice about what to do with the rest of my life 😔😭

[@cubingcrush]

Why don't you go abroad? 🥺🥺

[@peepoHappyy]

cubingcrush I can’t dude, I really have to give up on it, in the end I chose aviation engineering instead of software engineering....

[@daisyg1201]

I’m a finance major rn. But I’m having trouble deciding what I really want to do. Every job in the future will be automated and I think think this is something I’d love to do and help the world become what I kno it can be

[@marshaychianti9972]

Love the analogy’s!

[@ashelyfearlesslyfit2995]

Im looking for a career shift. Following my passion has me working 80+ hours a week and barley getting by. The money for entry level is definitely enticing. I seem to have a lot of the characteristics but I havnt coded a day in my life (except for those good old MySpace days 😂) I have no idea if this is a skill I have a natural knack for. Is there a way to figure it out with having zero background knowledge??

[@amarirabb2790]

How did you get pass college algebra it's killing me at my school I'm a software engineer freshman

[@Blecyn]

I am very interested in being in my space and I certainly love being locked in that space.

[@freddy7304]

me too, Thats one of the reasons im getting into tech, but it's probably one of the reasons that deters other people.

[@jairrodriguez9050]

You’re videos are awesome brother much love !

[@deadeyedblack2350]

Seems like the safe bet is learning computer hardware engineering. Is it possible to learn both at once? Or minor in one and major in the other ?

[@ariannam.9360]

I love to see all these black software engineers on KZbin this is so freaking awesome. I don't see them enough in my day-to-day, I've been in the industry for 3 years but it makes me very inspired and hopeful.

[@corpuzone]

You’re one chill dude 👊. Surprised haven’t hit 100k minimum subscribers!

[@lowercaseguy3578]

Its been 1 and half year since I started coding at the age of 20 now am 21....... I can still say I love programming ! I also didn't start our loving programming , I hated it ! But it grows in you , like bitter coffee .

[@wxmu3134]

im 14 and you are the reason my parents are sending me to coding classes really appriciate a comment on my vids

[@druryaustin]

You’re gonna do big things starting this young. Be proud of yourself, stay confident and hungry, and never stop learning!

[@norahmohamed5022]

nice bro God bless you

[@euniquewilliams975]

What is the name of this outro song? Great video by the way!

[@chrisbesaw6276]

Where did you buy that coffee maker/French press ?

[@manikahaitirox]

Thanks bro gave me a ton of insight bc I’m graduating this year and wanna major in computer science but not sure what career to pursue

[@GyasiLinje]

No problem my recommendation is to at least try it so you don't have regrets!

[@biru5495]

@@GyasiLinje Sir does the IT field is vast? Cuz idk what type of career should I pursue once Im finish graduating college. I chose is BSIT but everyone said that BSCS is better for Software Engineer. But its too late for me our classes already started, so is there still any chance for me even though BSIT is my course? I really want to be a Software Engineer or Developer. And Thank You for the video.

[@Ryan_online]

Agreed, any 5 ideas you have about what someone can start after spending around 12+ years in software engineering and still working in engineering team with 0 leadership exposure...

[@derekholtz7869]

Subbed for the lo fi bit XD, but I love programming. Good work

[@joshualunati4105]

Actually, that would be awesome to see how your creative process is started when you are at the point of wanting to create a solution to a problem. Also I have been making beats for the past 20 years, so that is awesome :).

[@kavishkaanuja5932]

Best job for people who have creative ideas😍👍✌️

[@batpurevtumurbaatar3567]

I like your attitude bruh. Thanks for sharing your experience :)

[@taofsart8769]

Coming into the IT field has a awesome way of satisfying my curiosity and I’m surprised how quickly I’ve fallen into it. I’m currently taking the google ITSS certification and I really like it! In these past 2 weeks I’ve learned about binary and Ik how to build a computer now. But now I’m a little worried since you mentioned that getting into coding is a skill that idk if I have 😥. Plus I’m in between being a software engineer or a cloud security architect. I guess the only way to know if I have the skill it to try it lol 😂

[@TheMillionDollarMindset101]

Thanks bro for always putting out a unique & motivating content ❤️. Am just starting my journey of being a CS student and also aspiring to be a software developer. Please what are your advice for me?

[@raees2473]

Great content. Need some advice. I'm a junior full stack developer atm on the hunt for my first job. I have like 4-5 projects in my portfolio and I code about 5-6 hours everyday. After 100 days I will take one day off. Would you recommend I code more everyday Or is this enough?

[@Miguel-Del]

You’re already job ready, man. Code a bit less and spend way more time sending out applications and networking. Getting a job is a lot easier when you have a reference. Join a few meetups for software engineers and make a goal of meeting at least 5 people every week. Start talking to them naturally and let that convert to adding them on linked in. When it’s time, reach out and ask if they have an positions open at their company and if they’d be willing to refer you.

[@raees2473]

@@Miguel-Del thanks for the advice. Will do. It's just very hard now because of the pandemic

[@lul420]

Man I just got out of a coding assessment where I had to recreate the platform and I just got so demotivated man...

[@jamescray3212]

I'm really interested but I've never done a job like this and I'm just worried I'm too old/not smart enough to do it. I know it's the future and a big growing career field better than the one I'm in(cable tech) so I really wanna find a job in this field

[@olittlestar1]

I want know from that if someone have no degree and work in small small company So the next compeny who will hire him will no that he is have 1 year or 3 year as a fresher in that industry And and also answer if some one have meachina engineering degree can can get job in big post after 10 year

[@marcusmoore3061]

I mean if you wasn’t getting paid to be a software engineer would you still be doing it? Everything in this world revolves around “The bag”

[@bboyExia]

Nailed it with Techinical interviews, fucking dread that shit. Havent heard of the open internet interview? Like I'm gonna be looking up stuff on the job

[@deontebeatz]

What music was that at the end?

[@MountainBikeZachMelHambelton]

If you do a code chill live stream you should talk about what it is your doing and try to teach and explain it

[@blakehudson4551]

This only solidified I made the right decision to pursue a second bachelors in compsci

[@AbbasKhan-ud6mr]

Keep up the good work mate. From England

[@cnut315]

Great content! One of my mentors told me "you can be an average developer if you only code at work, but great developers code when they are off the clock". In order to be really good your knowledge base has to constantly evolve the same way software does. Software engineering is a lifestyle, more than it is a career

[@GyasiLinje]

Appreciate it brudda!

[@davide4607]

The fact that so many treat it as a lifestyle is one of the things that annoys me most about it.

[@milos5247]

But that would mean literally coding 12 or more ours a day, would rather just clear my head and rest my eyes after 8 hours of typing and looking at a screen.

[@virtaneugen95]

I hate this mentality so much. No-lifer workaholics peer pressuring young engineers into sacrificing all their free time on the altar of capitalism, for companies which ultimately just care about their bottom line. Why prioritises your employees' training on company time, when you can create a culture where everyone guilt trips each other for not being a workaholic. It creates unhealthy expectations for how a software engineer should perform, and opens us up to exploitation. Prioritise your life my man, you've got 40+ years to keep on working. When you're on your deathbed, you won't be looking back and wishing you coded for 13 hours a day instead of 12

[@Nothing-vu4wj]

I enjoy coding, but not THAT much. I’d probably wanna die if i coded that much lmao

[@matthewthomas2581]

I would love to watch you doing your job for a couple of hours. Please do that. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@ferdlc7757]

Those interviews are what's keeping me from going into computer science. Just looking at jobs in my area show that these companies require a massive amount of experience just for an entry level job. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people stuck in a hole where they have good experience, have submitted hundreds of job applications, but are still without a job. There are LOTS of jobs in CS, but that doesn't mean that it's easy to get one it seems like. I'm gonna stick to healthcare because of that. Sucks honestly cause CS really does seem interesting.

[@fabriziotechera5265]

make a good portfolio in github

[@eddieweaver7570]

CAN U DO VIDEO TALKING ABOUT TYPESCRIPT. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS

[@designerelise]

ahhhh Typescript and PHP SOLID...marriage made in LAMP heaven

[@natana.guillen8005]

Broo im a latino, im 18. This vid is freaking great. I will definitely become a software engineer. I just finished my HTML5 course in CodeAcademy and imma start practising what Ive learned from the course. Love ur vids man, u are like a virtual mentor. U are such a blessing!!!

[@julissadc6303]

I hate tech interviews with machines, I get so nervours when I see the timer

[@trevelgolden]

Do the lofi👌🏾 inject it into my veins..plays in my apartment 24/7 no lie

[@thatoneguy978]

Be productive with me sounds lit /lofi is nice too I’ve been needing some for college online 💀

[@agentnuget]

I've wanted to become a software developer for a long, long time but I never actually pursued it. After being a security guard for four years I'm working toward finally making the jump, I want to actually follow my dreams for once. Thank you for making this video!

[@veotic2728]

Goodluck! 🙏

[@ThatGuy33121]

Hey it’s been 2 years now . Have you officially become a software developer.? I’m also a security guard and trying to become a software developer. Would love to hear your experience if you will ever reply to me cuz I know you comment was 2 years ago.

[@BL810T]

Is the camera fuzzy or am I just that high???

[@GB2G]

is there a way to become a software engineer without college ?

[@DreThePlug]

Are you going to the black is tech event later this month ?

[@wxmu3134]

wtf is wrong with you

[@techcorp8156]

Wow very true,you inspire me

[@donovansteiner4891]

Thank you, this video was great. 2nd channel is a great idea as well

[@8081ruben]

I agreed 100% about the coding interviews !! This is so frustrating and unreal compare tovhow we develop apps. For each line of code write on an editor we often write 5 lines in internet before so how can we code without internet !!

[@jamescalvano5461]

Pretty wholistic perspective 😂 I love the bit about if you don’t want a hard job this isn’t it

[@Ryan_online]

Well said

[@ItsFlips-jg3tr]

Man I was hyped

[@davidschreck1321]

I love computers and designing things online, is coding a completely seperate thing? I'm terrible at math, but I love computers and I'm very technologically literate.

[@shynggyssaparbek2209]

In my opinion math is a plus, but not necessary. Also no one is really bad at math.

[@jmp3479]

Im in life sciences rn and i feel like i made a mistake. I feel like i was meant to work a technical or computer job like this. I cant see myself as a doctor, working with patients, it just doesnt fit me rn bc i have some social awkwardness thats stopping me from joing clubs and meeting uni friends and doing the whole talking to profs about getting those research positions so i look like a good med applicant. The pressure from my ethiopian parents also make it harder to find the motivation to study and do well in a program that i may not be so passionate about. A medschool applicant has qualities that I cant see myself having. And im scared to share these thoughts with my mom cuz i acc transfered from Kinesiology for the purpose of hopefully finding better courses in LS that woukd help with other science jobs and medicine, but i realize i just was sort of under all the pressure to be a doctor. I think i have a lot of interest in CS, my brother was in CS at University of Waterloo, a reputable university in ontario canada, so maybe that interest was in me the whole time. I took a cs course in highschool and even though it was super easy and basic, i enjoyed the process, even the frustrating struggles of finding errors. im taking one first year course, intro to programming as a start to exploring this interest thats been surpressed. I hope to find it interesting bc idk where to go with my life if i dont. Ive been in school for 3 years now, i hope to find my passion in the next year

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

No matter what field you go into you have to work on your soft skills. Being able to engage with people of all types and all environments is pivotal to being a success in any career. This is certainly true in CS and SD as you work collaboratively almost always.

[@samrey8134]

So true. I am a full stack developer my-self. I can Speak to the Interview piece at the 9:59 mark. Companies say they want A, B,C qualities in a candidate and select john with X,Y,Z qualities . 115 application since January 2020, up on completion of intense bootcamp with 5 project and over 200 commit on Github , 6 -10 interviews and still no Job. SMH. It the world we live Gyasi ... I appreciate the video

[@deangelosimpkins5781]

Hey my apologies for your hardships bro I’m sure the right fit will come if not already but I’m also a brother as well and can you give me some insight on where should I start at coding because I want to try something different also and challenge myself

[@_easymoneysniper_]

My family not doing that well financially and I chose computer engineering as my degree, I’m not the best at it or that interested honestly but I wanna get through it to hopefully get paid. Can’t really afford to switch degrees, don’t really know what to do. Also a POC, diversity is sumn I noticed as well