Pros & Cons of Being a Software Engineer

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[@KeepOnCoding]

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[@michaelsemper1044]

If you work for yourself you can open a solo 401k and put up to 56k in there

[@devontaechatman1713]

@@michaelsemper1044 is doing okey

[@zarp9319]

Pros 0:24 - #1 - Salary 3:16 - #2 - Benefits 4:44 - #3 - Smart Coworkers 5:45 - #4 - Job Security 6:25 - #6 - Meaningful Work 6:59 - #7 - Ability to Work for Yourself Cons 7:48 - #1 - Salary (when working for yourself) 9:15 - #2 - Competition 10:02 - #3 - Unnecessary Commute 10:31 - #4 - Sit All Day 11:18 - #5 - Old Tech 12:01 - #6 (or Pro #8) - Always Learning

[@_saintoj]

Damn man these cons don’t seem that bad honestly. Things could always be worse. But I do understand it would get tiring overtime

[@freshswagga100]

Sit all day and always learning doesnt seem like cons to me

[@everythingnature2281]

prod. Saint OJ !p

[@ukaszmokrzecki6816]

Kung-Fu Kenny sitting all day will get u spine, hormonal and circulatory problems before you reach 45. This lifestyle is actually hazardous imo. Id never wanna earn the SD salary if it meant sacrificing my health and pretty nuch licing in seclusion

[@jaybeebartolome4395]

Additional cons: no social life

[@EngineVSEngine]

I have been doing this for close to 20 years and I don't make anywhere near 200K. BUT, I have also chosen to work for small local companies that don't sell software. I find that the jobs where I am the only developer\database engineer to be so much more relaxing and stress free because nobody else can argue with me on how I am doing things. I have been given project assignments where they expect me to get it done in 4 weeks but I can get it done in just a couple of days. There have been times when I contacted my boss while working from home and telling him I have nothing to do and he was perfectly fine with it. I was salaried and still got paid. I sat there and just monitored my work email for weeks while at the same time playing video games. I absolutely love it..

[@sorvex9]

The 200k is also for the big companies, for some reason people only think about those. I would much rather have a lower salary and be one of the smartest guys in the room, than be in a company full of geniuses that makes me feel dumb.

[@PopaRobertFlorian]

@@sorvex9 that s not a good mindset. If you re the smartest in the room you re blocked to a certain level. If you re surrounded by people smarter than you you will continue to learn and advance.

[@IceDragon-fj4vx]

@@PopaRobertFlorian Wrong, surrounding yourself with people that are basically better than you in large corporations is horrible, there's always people that can replace you, and always people that are doing your job way better

[@IceDragon-fj4vx]

@Tee You get fired, that's what's wrong with it. Never go into a job where every single other person is better than you, you might like being challenged but you want be challenged every single day for the rest of the time you're working there?

[@Av3rag3jo3zzz]

how did you find these companies, and how many do you work for?

[@kennykinder6577]

A cool visual effect for this video would have been changing your background lighting from green when discussing pros to red when discussing cons

[@KeepOnCoding]

Yeah that would have been cool!

[@engineermyworld]

Genius!

[@jujhar.]

Yess

[@rollipolli642]

Seriously man I lowkey don't know what to do in life

[@fatimasaleem5315]

Same🥺

[@rollipolli642]

@@fatimasaleem5315 : (

[@fatimasaleem5315]

Rolli Polli I’m thinking bein a software engineer

[@rollipolli642]

@@fatimasaleem5315 me too but people make it look like its a trash job

[@ao8271]

Rolli Polli same man. So do my parents. They tell me how shit it could be.

[@tyler5246]

the missing a semicolon is so accurate

[@alexdev6036]

ikr

[@isXanderDev]

I don't think I have ever got that error

[@jonast9726]

It definitely triggered some PTSD

[@heisdivuzki]

I swr

[@TofuCate]

@WhiteHatHacking It's so easy to catch though if you're using an IDE and not a notepad to code. The worst bugs are logic bugs buried within loads of different classes and functions. I only see first year students complain about semicolons.

[@evanhughes9576]

Great content. I like how you get right into it without lingering on for a minute or two like so many other channels.

[@KeepOnCoding]

Thanks man! I try to avoid adding too much fluff in my videos.

[@kensei4237]

Keep On Coding much appreciated!

[@jinouji6025]

Honestly that's every single video on KZbin lol people like to ramble first but yes this gentlemen gets to the point!

[@Kyogen.]

@@jinouji6025 not all of them tbh

[@user-uc8lo2rs6l]

yes that's a Short and sweet video 📸

[@Angel-Azrael]

I always loved computers and still love. Computer science is not for everyone, I spent years at university trying to make excuses not to quit. The moment I quit I felt free. It's not about whether you can or can't do it. You need to love it otherwise is a pain that keeps growing on you. Good videos you're a nice guy. Remember people follow your heart not money.

[@excorific7514]

@Lorenzo Stewart FACTS

[@HouseFromSmartCity]

Lorenzo Stewart Yeah, following your heart doesn’t pay the bills and doesn’t give you ownership over your time. Do things you and everyone else hates = you’ll get paid $$

[@MP-im7un]

@How To unless someone automates website creation and upkeep then... yeah. Although is it as valuable as software dev ? No, as there are more people with knowledge on web dev.

[@SmokieJay]

What if you love money ?

[@MP-im7un]

@@SmokieJay thats exactly what I started coding for, im slowly starting to get interested bc you start to notice the ingenuity behind our daily items. Like whenever i use my phone or pc or swipe a card im thinking about how it was coded and realize that what im learning basically runs the world.

[@faizahfaiqah6996]

These are so accurate! Love that you're being honest with it. My biggest insecurity is the competition, especially if i want to apply for job at other companies. im not really good with programming interviews. Like, i can code on my own, but when people are watching, i got so anxious lolll

[@justjoshingaround]

My biggest complaint as a software engineer is actually the legacy code bit. The issue is that most teams have the mentality "don't fix what isn't broken", then 5 years later when competitors are bigger/faster, then folks decide to dust off their spiderweb code. My advice to young engineers is to take small wins where possible and push for innovation when you see great value.

[@quintinbowman7993]

Always learning is a pro for me and is one of the main reason i want to become a software engineer. I have an insatiable appetite for learning and have a job that challenges me and allows me to continue learning is perfect for me.

[@maedre9330]

Same dude, exactly the same

[@galaxygkm4696]

Same but I’m also scared about possibly losing interests or it being too difficult for me

[@wavez4224]

@@galaxygkm4696 same that’s my biggest fear, I don’t want to go to university and then realize I actually don’t like it as much as I thought I would. It’s scary

[@matttondr9282]

Same same. I would die repeating the same exact task every day for the rest of my life…. I know the pressure of always having to learn is a hassle but in the end it’s so worth it!

[@SpaceTacos60316]

This was great, THANK YOU!! I love the chill vibe you give, very calming especially to those of us new to the industry.

[@msh104utube]

almost everytime i watch one of your vids, i find some new resource. this time is was levels.fyi. good job man. i see your backgrounds changing up too (more depth, colors, etc.). keep it up, and stay healthy!

[@KeepOnCoding]

That’s awesome Michael! I’m glad I’m able to provide value!

[@cw3482]

I have been in tech for 15 years and have spent time at a help desk, coding, as a network engineer, and systems admin/engineer and this list is the same across the field. Those salaries come with something, no one is going to pay you well and not expect excellence. Depending on the role that could mean traveling or being on call. Traveling while it sounds fun it becomes overwhelming at some point. Even working as a tech lead or other management position the business side is just as taxing. I say all of that to say do not take your personal time for granted. Having personal time is far more important than an inflated salary. It may sound easy for me to say that having been in the industry a long time. Although you need money to live don't neglect your personal well being.

[@LordKimani]

Thank you for this comment

[@owlon225]

i am gonna try to become a software engineer because: I can do something and in the end i created something Its logic and imma work with PC, I like that Job Security Pay is very good, its so good that you really can get wealthy. I want that. but sitting all the time and looking at a screen may annoy me after many years of work.

[@PigGoMeow]

self discipline will help stay in shape. and i recommend looking into blue glasses lens if looking at a screen bothers you.

[@JiroAzuma]

If you become a software engineer and manage money even somewhat well you won’t have to work for long lol

[@maxxpellowski2916]

Thanks for being real. Your honesty is greatly appreciated.

[@ehsanhadid1260]

You forgot to mention the opportunity to work remotely. I love to work while traveling to new countries. it may be fewer jobs like that, but even thinking about this is making me feel I am in the right way.

[@paraslohani7924]

You explain users the things they want to hear. Great content. Be motivated and never leave making videos. Kudos to you!!!

[@KeepOnCoding]

Thanks! I’m glad I’m providing value to you all!

[@metrixstudios7853]

I became a software developer to help my family, many of us want to help our families and software developing is been really stress heavy. But I would do anything for my family

[@codevev]

I think it really varies from company to company and the exact thing you're working on, as well as the "domain" your company is in.

[@hopecynn]

with seven good seasons of GOT, comes season eight. i died 🤣🤣🤣

[@AzamKhan-tt7lk]

rip

[@momogentilezza1974]

@Ali Malik 🤨well, that says a lot about you as a person( and in a very bad way)

[@marshalljoseph8582]

lol I heard it and went straight to comments

[@ponylucifel]

Man you nailed it! Pretty much sum up all pros and cons of our industry! Good job!

[@dwnsouth11]

Watched this and your other video (5 things i wish i knew...) and it helped understand it more. I've always loved technology and software engineering has always stood out to me. I didnt know what I wanted to major in a while back, but I'm gonna jump into Software Engineering. I already have my gen ed courses complete!

[@justaverage1271]

How you liking it did you complete it ?

[@gloriaarpon557]

Super helpful and i like how you delivered it. I felt like you're a friend.. thanks!!

[@KeepOnCoding]

😁😁

[@matthew11092]

Always learning something new from your videos. I really enjoy just learning about computers and programming.

[@AaronandAsh]

This guy is a Legend

[@fuckedyoomama]

Thanks for the insights dude! it's hard to come across with genuine honesty on this videos, but nup, you've naturally got it made.

[@iaplayz77]

How the hell don't you have MORE subscribers. Your videos are amazing.

[@KeepOnCoding]

Ah I don't know! Hopefully one day! Thanks for watching!

[@txzebra]

Just found your channel. I’m working for a FAANG now in a non-SWE technical role (can write advanced SQL in my sleep) and exploring making the switch to software engineering. Really appreciate the content you have here. BTW, nice hat! Ride high, Mustangs!

[@jameswagner4067]

Your cons are way better than my current jobs pros lol

[@KeepOnCoding]

😂😭

[@erikibarra4530]

What inspires me the most as a software engineer is the amount of people that will be looking at the feature I am working on. That was spot on!

[@imranfauzi7752]

I love your content very much. Thanks. Man

[@AparnaJain1]

Loved the golden handcuffs analogy. You smashed the cons section. I say it all the time! I did retire though, saved and invested much of it ;)

[@shamique]

great advice, thanks for being so blunt.

[@deanstars4905]

this was a great video, i’m currently a software engineering major!!

[@charlesjohnson5979]

I was going to start school for software developer but was also wanting to be a engineer but they didn’t have that course at my community college. Are they the same thing kind of or would I have to get 2 separate degrees

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

My friend was an editor for a NBC in Los Angeles. He got paid a lot of money and he called it the golden handcuffs, because he felt trapped in that job.

[@RoninX33]

@Blazing Comet More than likely no one pays as much and maybe his lifestyle was dependent on that.

[@losttale1]

it's a self induced problem.

[@alanjupes811]

He could easily cut down on expenses, save, and invest if he was serious about leaving the job. These companies also keep their employees due to consumerism. Once people make above $100k, they want the fanciest lifestyle. Definitely a self induced problem he could get out of if he wanted to

[@kingduffi9999]

i think it's funny how "having insurance", "parental leave", "paid holidays" is something special for these jobs .... It's just something im too unamerican to understand....

[@ellander2382]

It's really weird that insurance, parental leave or holidays can be unpaid. And we are talking about a country that is considered to be highly developed.

[@SCNewbCaster]

If my company stops covering these things for me, I can always look for another company. It's not so easy to look for another country.

[@patgraeme775]

America believes in personal choices, its not an employers responsibility to pay for you to have children nor to take care of you when you get sick. I guess I'm too american to understand socialism

[@kingduffi9999]

@@patgraeme775 where i come from the employer is not responsible either

[@Uncle_Yam]

I'd imagine you get taxed less/paid more to compensate

[@mazinalmaskari6899]

Congarts to you, the best programmer to have ever lived just subscribed!!

[@optimizeU]

Great Content! Thank you 🙏

[@arlitamusa3619]

Thank you for all the information, very helpful.

[@andre-barrett]

You have summed this up nicely. I've been a software engineer for over 20+ years and coached and mentored numerous software developers. I now make similar videos helping the community

[@oldlorenz9567]

Love this video. New subscriber !!

[@petellouisvanpolanen7516]

Thanks alot for the key details! I'm starting a software development course and I'm absolutely loving every minute of it. Now I can face on this career w/ pride 😁

[@samiabamia]

Curious what course did you sign up for? How is it going now, have you started a job as a software engineer

[@ionitaa]

CONS: 1. You'll have to grow a beard 2. You'll have to dress like a teenager even in your late 30s 3. You'll have to interact with narcisissts all day 4. In interviews you'll have to pretend like you don't wish for the sweet release of death.

[@xavierkane37]

well fuck

[@alestorprime7962]

Is there something you need to get off your chest I would be glad to talk about it

[@hisholiness4537]

Let it all out

[@Ecuhyi]

Sper ca ai numai parte de bine in viata frate

[@JKBelle]

🤣

[@documentary4283]

Amazing Video, Great Info! Thank you

[@VictorEmmanuelVillagomez]

Great video. Love your channel. Agree with all the pros and cons! One additional con I would add is that being a software engineer means you have put up a lot of time polishing your technical skills at the detriment of your social skills. Its a tradeoff since time is limited. You won't have as many friends, social activities, dating pool non existent etc. So I recommend that once you are happy with your technical skills, do spend some time building the social skills as well. Get a part time job in sales, attend meetups, pick up hobbies that require human interaction. In the end, having functional social skills will let you advance your tech career as well.

[@marshall2828]

Great and informative man. Thanks!

[@jitpunkia]

Really good video, super clean. Edits are simple, very very informative.

[@iwandejong]

The quality of your audio is extensively good and enjoyable to listen! Definitely a Pro ;)

[@shea5542]

This was super great. Thank you so much

[@TheGrimravager]

Pro - I get to sit behind a computer all day, on my favorite operating system implementing my favorite kernel doing what I love to do :D

[@Ali-wc9lf]

You just earned my respect... I love it!

[@tahaimrankhan]

I sit all say on my computer doing something, and this seems the perfect career to choose. I am a beginner and just started some python and its not easy but for me its not hard either. I could do this 12 hours a day and not get bored. The best part i love doing this and i probably will.

[@johnnybrionespt]

Appreciate your video!

[@stevencelaya5845]

Wow legit me I’m working as a bank teller and I want to get into computer science. Your videos have helped me understand more of the environment! Thank you.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Great analysis!!!

[@unknownplayer10k]

I subbed keep it up bro

[@KeepOnCoding]

💪🏼

[@ManuelFlores-ti2zr]

do full stack freelance web developers have to keep constantly learning new things as well or do they just refine their circle of skills while learning on a need to know basis?? hope that question makes sense . also besides work, how much do you devote to learning every week?

[@KeepOnCoding]

Usually free lance web devs stick to one technology. Like if you know .NET you can get away with just using that for all your apps. There is some learning as updates to framework come along. My weekly learning varies greatly from week to week so it's hard to say, but it's not too bad.

[@hurstilthymy4943]

Great video as always, Sam!

[@KeepOnCoding]

Thank you! 🙂

[@programmerrdai]

Great Content keep up the good work

[@CutiePi]

I’m graduating this year. Personally compared to other fields (my friends are in) cs seems like easy mode for job hunt. I’m constantly spammed on my linkedin and I’m not even done with school

[@rusticagenerica]

OK I'm gonna tell you what's going on. . . I just discovered your channel. And it is awesome. So I subscribed !!!!

[@rgpbando]

*But moral of the story is, be what you want don’t listen to the internet, continue your journey* Love the video btw ♥️

[@AaronandAsh]

Pretty solid advise!

[@Axxxel_in_Harlem]

Listen to what pays well.

[@dragonore2009]

The meaningful work part. I work for a fintech company as a software developer and yeah it's cool knowing banks and other financial institutions are going to use the software products I had a hand in.

[@moraiseverton]

Hey Sam, thanks for the video. I agree with all the points you mentioned, specially the "always learning" definition, which is good and dangerous at the same time lol Keep doing your great job, buddy. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@KeepOnCoding]

Thanks Everton! I’m glad you agree 😄😄

[@bradreed4414]

My first dev job was one of the hardest things I’ve done(switching from policing career) but once inside it 6 months I was getting assaulted by recruiter messages lol

[@MrWesUnknown]

Reppin Cal Poly CS class of '22 here!

[@userGGG702]

thank you ,great knowledge.

[@wowwow5637]

Pro: work from home

[@AnilKumar-pp2yo]

Man you got me with GoT example 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HouseFromSmartCity]

Hell yeah, let’s go Sam 💪🏼 🔥

[@mascode1]

Very informative video!

[@pewnit]

I'm the kind of person that gets working by being in that environment, so having to go to a workplace is actually what I prefer and having my first job be stay at home (covid) actually sucks for me, especially since I have to do uni work, work work and play at the same desk.

[@kanishksingh5146]

Nice content. But you mentioned that you used to work in a bank. I searched your channel and was surprised you don't have a video on how your got into software sevelopment. I'm gonna get my bachelor's degree in automobile engineering soon but I'm looking to break into this field of work. It would be great to know how you made it!

[@SnakeErw98]

My company also has 10 levels. I started in the 3rd level, because I had a bachelors degree. There exists level 1 and 2 in my company, but are pretty uncommon. They are the starting points for people that have a lower degree that just done their internships and trainings. I guess that's the same for Google, etc. and the reason they aren't listed, as a college degree is usually required.

[@kimj2250]

Bro your i.g i have doubt n

[@jordanmoore272]

I start school in January to become a software engineer. Super excited.

[@Jassoon10]

Always learning is a huge pro for me

[@roxel849]

Sir I love your videos. You explained everything perfectly. I also have a question that which programming language I should practice as my native language that will be in demand after 2-3 years.

[@bh3326]

I’m an outco alum. No wonder why this is my recommended video for today

[@jordanmcguire2344]

This is great. Thank you.

[@ghostek7792]

i want 1 of those standing desks. once i'm done with my education i'm definitely investing to get a nice one

[@paytoncarona2759]

hey man just found your channel ive always been interested in coding and computers in general. never had any experience with any of it, and i want to learn. but do you think someone can start something like this later in life? or should they have do it sooner?

[@murtajiz545]

Good lord I need that song at the end

[@kylenoe2234]

Thx for the link to levels.fyi

[@masterzen5567]

How do you even keep track of all these new information? It seems impossible to me. I'm inspiring to be software engineer or a computer engineer and this video made me feel quite daunted 😅

[@erikibarra4530]

Also, I would never consider always learning a bad thing at all. Never even crossed my mind. I think it’s the best thing about being a software engineer 👌🏾

[@johnhightshoe996]

I’m curious how much the commute Is going away with and after COVID?

[@synovialpith]

i knew from the moment i was digging through my dog's poop looking for my car keys i wanted to be a software engineer

[@nataliawineland34]

I'm trying to decide if tech would be a good path for me I appreciate you're videos are so informative is there any other videos/references you guys could suggest

[@AaronandAsh]

My channel lol. Jk mayuko, clement, nick white, amigos code, joma, jarvis - his early stuff

[@velo1337]

i love maintaining old code and stuff, its like restauration of an old car :)

[@ghostek7792]

i can see why you need to go in. if you're especially a huge company it's really important that your employees are comfortable with eachother and are able to connect with others. i've been doing online software engineering at my university and on top of just the general difficulty of some of the classes, i realized that staying on top of your schedule takes a TON of energy and planning within itself, on top of that it's very difficult to connect with others because it has to be INTENTIONAL. almost all of my college friends are just accidental as it should be, you just strive a convo with someone and it could turn into an awesome friendship/study partner but online you lose this natural feeling of connecting with others. anyways just my 2 cents

[@newfoundland1956]

i did security for 12 yrs and now starting college for software development from scratch at age 63 by the time i finish

[@Chronophin]

I want to get into coding, I'm someone that doesn't know much of it, and would like a career change. Is there any steps what I should do to get into that? I was thinking of studying and trying to get into one of the entry level positions in coding, then get into school for the career path in coding that I would know I want. Is that the way to do it?

[@shoxrux_rahmatullaev]

So clear bro! And what about if i have BA degree and want to apply for one of the tech companies or any IT cmpanies! Do i have a chance to be hired

[@ReplayRayy]

Nice vid. Outro music credit?

[@asema.1484]

I will go to community college after two weeks as a mechanical engineer student but i am considering software engineer at the same time. Feel little bit scared of software engineering because it has big competition and a lot of people are doing it right now.

[@petellouisvanpolanen7516]

I shmell SEO utilization in this video 😂 Hello my fellow DM course taker!

[@ankitrai96]

12:03 the hard part for me to figure out is whether I'll still be keen and/or able to learn new stuff after 10 years. Especially as efficiently as the then youngsters

[@powerademonke]

Lots of people try to get into SWE purely for the money which isn't a terrible plan but if you don't truly love what you're getting into then it's never going to work out. Kind of a Golden rule to finding something you wanna do - you gotta love doing it lol.

[@lolo2lolo491]

im 35 years old and would like to become software engineer or developer i guess i can forget about joining these companies and their levels right ? or is there a fast way to make it like by some good bootcamp ? my dream is to make 1 million dollar a year salary but i guess that will not happen for me.. please be honest with me man ?

[@mortazanazari6847]

Wow very informative content. What different between is Software developer & Software engineer.

[@dannybirai]

great video!