Day in the Life of an Amazon Software Engineer | Life after Layoffs, Working at the Spheres

[@rominagomez8487]

LOVE these vblogs from female Software Engineers (and I'm already a Frontend engineer!). Might be a simple video but you could be inspiring other girls to get into the tech industry, keep going!

[@imjenncho]

thank you! this is the reason why i started yt 💖

[@light8030]

@@imjennchothank u❤😊🙏🌷

[@Tezah89]

I am one of the girls interested in tech and LOVE seeing women in tech 🧡

[@lkk_lkl]

Yeah, she is inspiring me so much 💗

[@johannapark]

i'm currently studying cs in uni so this inside look from someone "similar" to me was super cool to see! the open work spaces seem so nice and ur cat is sho cute omg 😭

[@imjenncho]

thank you! best of luck at uni~~

[@your_humble_investor]

I am so happy that you survived the layoff. Sorry about your teammates who got laid off.

[@AK255.]

Idk about this one Lol

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

Who got laid off?

[@wmhfv992]

@@angelachanelhuang1651 A ton of people at a lot of tech companies like Google, Amazon, Salesforce, and more. It's been all over the news for the past 2 years.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

They hire off those who are less efficient. Judging from her videos, she finishes her work within a couple of hours, which is why she is still employed. The layoff is not over though. It is still happening as we speak.

[@luluxwang]

love this video Jenn! happy you didn't weren't impacted by the layoffs but it's still very anxiety-inducing and stressful regardless. hope you're taking care of yourself!

[@imjenncho]

thank you 💖 hope you’re taking care of yourself too!

[@imshulei]

王姐 你好

[@atmy_pace]

Always love seeing your videos and your dinner date is super adorable as always!

[@imjenncho]

Thank you! 💖

[@sparkatronnnn]

Love this !! I’m a beginning coder and I love seeing this ur day in the life content ❤

[@imjenncho]

thanks Sarah! i hope your coding journey is going well💗

[@software-with-rosh]

This is so relaxing to watch! And I totally get it with life after layoffs

[@imjenncho]

Thanks Rosh! I hope all is well :)

[@TJSIlver]

Loving ur vlogs. I also work in the tech industry (software qa engineer) . Seeing how u balance everything is very motivational. you're beautiful and your cat is cute!!

[@shre9]

So good to see your vlog again Jen! ❤

[@alexyu4629]

Hey Jen, glad to see you're hanging in there 😌

[@imjenncho]

thank you! Hope everything is going well with you too 😊

[@Calvin_Chen]

I love that brown sugar oat creamer, so good!

[@vivekpujaravp]

Change of scenery helps me debug haha. Awesome vid, cat, and food recs

[@JoséHenriqueMartinsBarretoSilv]

Nice, from Brazil watching you!!

[@nonimitharuni9304]

Waited for a vlog from you. Thank you

[@8randomprettysecret8]

Nice video editing style! The aesthetic is beautiful 🤩

[@Chi_di]

SWE here also, love that you actually showed yourself getting work done and not just office perks. I get that same kimchi from Costco, it's pretty good. I never tried making kimchi fried rice, I think I'll try it tonight with my leftover RightRice.

[@imjenncho]

Thank you! Hope the kimchi fried rice turns out good 😋

[@Chi_di]

It was so yummy! 🤍

[@IBadIBoyIJC]

So basically u have 1 hr to 'relax' before u have to go to bed if u want to get that 8 hrs sleep... how is this living?

[@aiz999]

hello! i totally can relate with not being able to start new shows after modern family. for weeks i had just been rewatching episodes bc i loved it so much 😫 the only show that got me out of it is the show Scrubs. its hilarious and so well written in my opinion. i love love the characters and their stories! i hope you'll like it too

[@imjenncho]

I’ve found a new kdrama to watch as well but modern family will always be a go to

[@nicolelong2709]

I loved Modern Family, I’ve found these similar and really good…The Goldbergs, American Housewife, and one of my absolute favorites is The Middle.

[@yuthq.p_212yy5]

You’ve just inspired me to keep going in this tech industry

[@OPauloJunior]

Loving your videos since the first! Waiting for a desk tour video 🙂

[@abhi_25246]

Relaxing . Aesthetic . Inspiring Great Job!

[@joymae]

So sorry to hear about the layoffs. Unfortunately it's becoming so common these days in the tech industry.

[@ashifraza2919]

ur blogging skills r just sooo amazing...... keep it up......🤗

[@user-ew2qh5ms4g]

this is kind of cool to see because i do work in the building right over next to the spheres :D

[@goolegsekjgas3118]

OMG gurll you're slaying! This video was so well made I thought you had a million subs! Keep working at it gurlll you'll be up there in no time! P.s. you're pretty xoxo

[@imjenncho]

Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words~~

[@stuartxmills]

Halt and Catch Fire is a great series. It's also computer nerd friendly.

[@imjenncho]

thank you! i'll add it to my list~

[@douglasvinicius6969]

Hi ! Your vlogs are amazing and inspire me because the layoffs desmotivate me because actually i study CS im Uni, and it made me question my choice

[@imjenncho]

thank you! it’s a difficult time in the industry at the moment but don’t let it demotivate you and your studies :) it’s still a great career path!

[@firefistmight2821]

Glad to hear you survived the layoffs! Gotta admit, I was very jealous to hear your stand ups are at 10. mine are at 8:45 :)

[@imjenncho]

That's too early! Even 9:30am was too early for me lol

[@firefistmight2821]

@@imjenncho 🤣🤣 enjoy the good life!

[@Micha-bp5om]

Mine at 9:15, I find it good 😊

[@axisinvestors]

Good Video! I'm sure you will find something better!

[@silentplaygames]

I love your videos! Keep up good work Jehn :)

[@abbasithatta]

Even tho this is a simple video its super inspiring for me (as a tech student just starting).

[@dome5841]

Hey Jenn! What keyboard do you have in this video? I love it!!

[@sydneykowalski1272]

Beautiful as always 🥰

[@martinmyung4710]

It’s nice that you get to change up the work scene from AM to PM.

[@samiles171094]

For watch, my recommendation is Ted Lasso

[@english_bender]

Hi Jenn, thanks for positive vlogs, I would like to know what kind of keyboard do you use in your daily life coding. One that has the colorful keys on it seems very good one.

[@sarahliyt]

hi jenn! I just found your channel and i love how calming your intros and your voice is! Also, i think its so fun that you convinced your manager to start your stand up later. I am not a morning person at all, i wish i could convince my profs to start later too haha :D

[@imjenncho]

hi sarah, thank you! my goal this year is to become a morning person, but it's difficult so far 🥲

[@DJDREAMER524]

Serious question what brand of frying pan is that? @ the 7:00 point near the end of the video.

[@imjenncho]

This is the always pan from our place!

[@light8030]

I love your kitty😼and video at all thank u so much❤

[@nickstrands]

loving the videos as always! just wondering, are you planning any kind of code-related or coding workflow-related content on your channel?

[@imjenncho]

It’s crossed my mind a few times but not quite sure 🤔

[@tylerliu2760]

Glad you weren’t impacted, and congrats on the new apartment!!

[@imjenncho]

thank you 😇🙏🏻

[@glamremarks]

I have found your blogs just recently and i really enjoy them 😊 Can you share your backpack brand please(I've been looking for one feels like for ever)?

[@JasonBorn3814]

The keyboard is cute, where did you get it🙂

[@oleggold]

Where do I see this, but a couple + kids + dog + chores. And family events, doctor appointments, meeting with friends, reading a book or watching some tv. I looks like being a programmer is something you do while single. How do other people do it with a family and a bunch of other stuff in their lives?

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

I'm glad you survived the purge. 3:35 - I see you got a Keychron. I had my eye on their K1 TKL until I learned they only have wired and bluetooth connectivity modes (no 2.4 GHz dongle), and lags while using bluetooth are common. How's your experience with it thus far?

[@rokeynehar9466]

❤️ Love from india 🇮🇳. You are creating amazing vlog content and you looks pretty good in every vlog.

[@bleupiano]

Nice journey! Merci! From France!

[@cassioazevedo1482]

Looks like a very soft job.

[@lv6773]

Glad you survived the layoffs! Keep up the great content! It’s definitely a contrast to the PIP culture purported on Blind

[@imjenncho]

thank you!

[@readingforklaire3252]

i have become a big fan. Greetings from mexico!

[@ManuelGamesYT1550]

This inspires me to finish my career as a systems engineer :)

[@palashbawankar8218]

gym after work always a tough call for me 😂

[@brianruizy]

You’re back! 🙌 Sphere looks so cool! So anyone can go there?

[@imjenncho]

Yes! Employees can go in anytime and also bring in guests. It's also open to the public during certain times of the month but you have to register for a tour I think. Overall, it's definitely a cool space to work in~

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

So happy for anyone that can survive the times we are living in god is the reason 🙏🏿

[@inv0019]

My return offer got delayed 6 months. I really wanted to come back to the office this May. I miss my time at Amazon Doppler building during my internship.

[@natisaver]

HAHA i love meyers handsoap

[@itsyaboimat2393]

Hey Jen! I'm getting into coding but have mild cerebral palsy do you have any type of code per minute quota well you're at work?, that's the only two things I'm really worried about Is typing quotas and how math heavy is it

[@mangoclient]

i heard the glass panes on the spheres are bullet proof ! (i thought it was cool) haha

[@TradingJoven18]

like your videos. just asking, do you get free food in the office?

[@EnGieBenGie90]

Try to watch "Southland" if you ever watched the movie "End of Watch" it's similar in a way but its a series, very good too!

[@imjenncho]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@EnGieBenGie90]

@@imjenncho Also, love your videos! You are Very Beautiful

[@kayteeeweee]

Your vlog is interesting!

[@Imperial_Dynamics]

my dream woman

[@pupu165]

Love u❤

[@imshulei]

Did you go to the office early for the video shoot? Because I saw no one else in the office

[@harinadar1355]

love your videos💟, my recomendation for shows will be true beauty, hometown cha cha cha, crash landing on you, guardian the lonely and the great god, watch these if you have not..🤞

[@imjenncho]

omg thank you~ i actually started to rewatch guardian the lonely and great god the other day! it's one of my favorite kdramas

[@twinklegadgetss]

good job

[@Sont1207]

omg your cat is so cute

[@walidsi71]

What is the size and resolution of the monitors you have at your office desks in the video? Thanks.

[@remimonsel9944]

we have kind of the same day expect that you make better dinners that I do. 😅

[@parsefal4664]

wow : ) i glad to see you : ) Я очень рад тебя видеть и поздравляю с праздником! :) С Днем Святого Валентина! : ) 💜💜💜 your little russian friend :)

[@ozlem7932]

i loved ur dinner date

[@kimeiga]

my favorite people on my team got laid off but i think fb had our round before yall; hope everythings going ok with you!

[@imjenncho]

That must’ve been hard :( hope everything is going well with you too!

[@kimeiga]

I’m also impressed at the amount of meetings you guys have daily; i think the culture at fb is very meeting light in comparison

[@keithbacalso9433]

We have same headphones XM5 😍

[@IOMA888]

What’s your backpack brand?

[@natisnotes]

What code environment do you usually use?

[@luluxwang]

do you mind sharing what camera you use to film and software you use for editing?

[@imjenncho]

My camera is Sony ZV-1 and I use Final Cut Pro for my editing! My first few yt videos were actually shot on just my iPhone too :)

[@luluxwang]

@@imjenncho thank you!! 💖

[@slipely]

Im learning from the cs50 course, trying to learn to code and maybe get a job in the Field, you have any advance on what sort of job would fit? Like i jnow front end, back end , full stack. But are there anymore from your experience, thanks for the vid 🙏

[@supportadmin7735]

A gorgeous SW engineer like you should def not be sleeping alone

[@girlanonymous]

Loser

[@raman2820]

Hey can you add a link to your keyboard? it's really sick

[@lisac.2438]

really surprised, they don't let you do this at home?

[@jrivers7516]

whats the espresso machine you have if you dont mind sharing?

[@kityan6472]

What’s your opinion on using chatgpt in a workplace

[@klsajdklajldkadad]

Where can I find that blue/pink keyboard?

[@abhijitmaitra9095]

Just wanted to ask this question . As an engineer do u get enough leisure time and holidays so u can go on trips?

[@Firdavslife]

thank you for this video I really enjoyed during watching this video

[@matiasignacio9353]

What keyboard do u use in the office?

[@Devhackhub]

@0:33 ... literally i said ... haha Here Comes MAKEUP.. 😂😂😂😂

[@mmaarafat]

Hi, I am arafat from poland. I liked the keyboard while you was typing for code & debug. can you tell me the name of keyboard ?

[@andrewgrant788]

Got a little confused about the “code review”, I guess its Amazon’s term for a pull request.

[@CodingNinjaExAmazon]

Hello. I am a former Amazon employee from Japan, and on my channel, I explain LeetCode problems. I have a question I'd like to ask. To put it simply, I've been told that using Amazon's name to channel name, uploading videos with Amazon's name or office footage are illegal from an active AWS software engineer working in India. Have you ever heard of such a thing? Or have you received requests from KZbin or Amazon to remove videos? I don't intend to disrupt your comment section, so if my comment is bothering you, feel free to delete it. Thank you.

[@JulesStylesHey]

What headphones do you use?

[@gugag4384]

what is your white keyboard??

[@cynthiamartinez2328]

she took circuits fluids

[@Alan.livingston]

After observing the U.S from afar for many decades I think I have a good handle on the people and the culture. One thing I just don’t get is Creamer. What on earth is it and why do people do that to their coffee. Nobody else seems to have adopted it?

[@glassbottle15]

You don’t know what milk is?

[@Alan.livingston]

@@glassbottle15 Sure. Why don’t they just use it though. “Creamer is a highly processed food containing things like corn syrup solids, hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and/or palm kernel and/or soybean), sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, sodium aluminosilicate, mono- and diglycerides, cellulose gel, cellulose gum, carragenan, artificial flavor, and artificial color” mmmmmm sounds so much better than just using milk.

[@diyamariyam7549]

Does this job require presentation skill?I have social anxiety but I want to become a software engineer🥺

[@babymochiart]

We pakistani fan loves u always, alots of loves from pakistan🇵🇰💕💞💖

[@nightingale7178]

As an Amazonian, I confirm that the day in the life of an Amazon Software Engineer is not like this.

[@lillianzhang_]

where did you get your keyboard? :D

[@imjenncho]

lol I have so many 🤭 Home keyboard is this one! amzn.to/3lIhft2 The key caps were bought separately :)

[@KulwantSingh-xr4si]

If you don't mind me asking - do you have many social interaction throughout the day?

[@imjenncho]

If my teammates are in the office, yes! Otherwise, it can be a lonely day 🥹

[@KulwantSingh-xr4si]

@@imjenncho What about friends/family outside of work?

[@ericlio6278]

What is that keyboard tho?