Pros and Cons of Being a Software Engineer | Student vs Working Life | Living in Auckland vlog 🇳🇿

[@mrjohnjones]

Yooo i'm a software engineer living in Auckland as well! I resonate with you when you said that you felt like you're just improving yourself everyday. I feel the same in a way where I don't have a set goal for long term. I try to live at the moment and do my best at it. Volunteering for me has also been a good complement to a programming job. Cheers!

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I guess the key is to set short term goals and keep doing what we are doing! And yes, living in the moment and doing are best are all that matter ☺ Props to you for volunteering too!

[@MurielissonPepe]

I'm just starting college in software engineering this year after having previously attended and finished law school. I'm 31 years old and I feel kinda insecure about this whole career changing thing, even more with all the global recession and IT becoming oversaturated talk that has been thrown around lately. I try to be positive and think that even solving problems for clients at my job like you mentioned would bring me immense satisfaction, for I see that I haven't accomplished much in my life yet(Am I too old for all of this?). Anyway, just wanted to vent a little bit and add that my dream is to live and maybe have children in NZ. It really seems like a lovely place. Cheers from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@MagdelineHuang]

Hello! Yea I completely get your fear and worries, esp with how the tech industry has been doing in recent years. However I think that rather than worrying about things beyond our control, it's much better to focus on what we can control (eg achieving our goal to become a Software Engineer). It is definitely important to keep up with the news and latest trends, but don't let it sway or affect you negatively. Good luck, you can do it! 🥳 Also, yes NZ is a beautiful place 😊

[@MurielissonPepe]

@MagdelineHuang Thank you for taking time to respond and for the encouraging words! I see what you mean. Staying focused on self improvement is what really counts when It comes to moving forward and I should avoid hesitating because of outside factors! My classes have just started and I'll do my best! I wish you all the best! Thanks!

[@wilfredoconcepcion2386]

Super relaxing video! Love the vibe you're going for Magdeline. It was very pleasant to see a glimpse in your life

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thank you for your kind words! 🥰

[@joshbottz]

You make very aesthetic and relaxing videos! I studied music at Otago, just finished - no job at the end. Although, I’m making it work myself, starting a piano teaching g studio. Congrats on your channel! You’ve got a good vibe here. Also, I grew up in Auckland - you make it look so nice!

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thank you Josh! Really heartwarming to hear tht my videos are aesthstic and relaxing 🥹 And yes, Auckland is so nice! It's all about romanticising the ordinary, really. Good on you for making things work and starting a piano teaching studio! I wish you all the best with your journey 😊

[@chironevans6597]

Great video, I'm also a software engineer down in Christchurch. Being closer to the customer can be nice but on the flipside you tend to feel a lot of the pain when things go down. Definitely feel the difficulty maintaining friendships, my friend group was pretty bad at it when we all entered the workplace.

[@7THEGUARDIAN]

Wow, another great video Magdeline!!

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thanks! Glad you liked it 😊

[@3dkiwi920]

It sounds like you're balancing things very well. I've just returned to design work in my 30's after doing manual labor for most of my 20's, and staying physical has become very important!

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thank you! Yea it's all about trying to stay consistent really 😅 All the best with your career change!

[@inkvoiid]

I've recently graduated a software development course and have found a job as a developer just these last two months. I definitely can relate to the workload being a lot more laid back at work compared to study, and especially that even if you are doing less, you have to fill the whole day doing it. I think my biggest struggle is with living in Rotorua, it's a smaller town so I meet a lot less people, and with friends moving away, I don't interact with many new people at work. I still enjoy my job and am grateful to be doing something I enjoy for work.

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You're doing well~ Just keep doing what you're doing, try getting involved with the community and hopefully you'll make some new friends! You can find communities / clubs on meetup.com!

[@zzzonline]

5:27 OMG this is literally me right now 😭😭 I have my sem exam starting next week and all I want is to pass and get good cgpa and get this over with. I haven't started studying yet cause this sem I feel very, not so good(?) and feels like I'm in a slump. It wasn't the greatest since it went in a blink of an eye and I feel like I'm writing or clearing my exams just for the sake of marks/cgpa... I just hope I get to experience the real side of this field in my upcoming days tho XD PS: also you and your channel is really a big inspiration for me since I can actually relate to you upto some extent. I'm glad I found your channel lol ~

[@MagdelineHuang]

Don't worry, you can do it!!! Being a student is hard but it'll be so worth it in the end. Don't forget to enjoy yr time as a student too! Time flies too quickly~~~ And I'm glad you like my channel and tht you relate to it! 🥰 I hope I can continue to make videos tht will inspire and motivate you all 😊

[@zzzonline]

@@MagdelineHuang thank you so much!! I hope we both can grow together in our own pace 🥰 ~

[@C.J.R.]

Your videos are very good and relaxing. I will soon begin studying my second university degree. I decided on CS, I hope it goes well. Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇺🇸.

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thank you and all the best with your degree!!! 😀

[@llliiimmmeee]

Thank you. I will be starting a computer science school next year. You have been the final straw, I can't go without coding

[@MagdelineHuang]

Good luck!

[@byslo]

awesome vid Magdeline! Thanks for sharing your experience and some beautiful clips of Auckland - I don't think I've ever been to One Tree Hill at sunset😂

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thanks Stephen! Hehe yes Auckland is beautiful 😍

[@joy-ry2er]

An amazing video like always😊. It was really interesting! Thank you ❤

[@MagdelineHuang]

Awww thanks Zoe!!! 😊 I appreciate you watching my videos 🥹

[@zhanjin9958]

Really learnt a lot for how to be an software engineer🤪

[@easymoneytyper]

amazing video!!

[@princesslucillaa]

great video, i live in auckland also!! such an inspiration

[@MagdelineHuang]

😍😍😍

[@clariceguo6246]

Fantastic, saw a lot amazing people 🤩🤩

[@MagdelineHuang]

hhehehehe 🥰

[@Peterqaqa]

Taking notes on how to make a great video like this 👀 👏 👏

[@MagdelineHuang]

Hahaha looking forward to yours! 🤩

[@ibrahimjamilu565]

What a great video❤. Will like you to make a video on how to get a job after studying computer science or how use my computer skills to earn money.

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thanks for the suggestion! Will keep that in mind 😊

[@spaghettii52]

So relatable, thank you so so much for sharing !! Do you have any tips on how you maintain your social life ? 😅😅

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thank you, glad you like it! 🥰 I didn't really have that big of a social life in uni tbh haha, but you can always squeeze in friend catchups or club events during your study breaks or in between lectures! You could also have study hangs with your friends and then grab a meal after haha 😊 Good luck chinguuuu you can do it!!! 💪

[@Hollyyyyyy0]

What is the minimum salary after software engineering in nz ?

[@rigourandvice]

hiya! i'm currently a hs student and applying to UoA for software engineering this yr, can i ask ya for advice/questions regarding what you studied? i'm trying to determine whether or not this is the right course for me since i've never studied computer science before but am definitely interested in it ^^

[@camilaramos2127]

❤❤❤❤ love your videos

[@MagdelineHuang]

Thank you! 🥰

[@ramanpreetkaur648]

Hi , I have more than 7 years of experince in IT industry . Currently I am working in India . What are ways to get Job in NZ ?

[@KriZtiaN17VL]

Where did you study coding?

[@Sangeetasilwal]

Hi Magdeline! Shashwat here! I am currently a year 12 student highly interested in coding as I'm on my path to complete full stack web dev course by Angela Yu, maybe I will complete in summer holidays. Can you please guide me about what I should do in Year 13 to get CS in UOA. I cannot understand anything on web as everything is just random and not informative. I hope you will help and guide me as you also have gone through the same!! Thank you for these informative vids, It really motivates me to code more and more and in future maybe I will also start a KZbin channel haha!

[@MagdelineHuang]

Hello Shashwat! Congrats on taking the first steps to complete the full stack web dev course 🤩 This will give you a very good introduction to the world of programming. I personally studied CS at the University of Otago, however here you can find the entry requirements for UoA www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/applications-and-admissions/entry-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements/new-zealand-secondary-school-applicants.html. In terms of what subjects to take in high school, I shared my thoughts on it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3Owl2WlZ7KJesksi=2cUfFYnIYJk0pVR3&t=127 Hope these help and good luck!

[@Sangeetasilwal]

@@MagdelineHuang Thanks Magdeline!! I am only able to complete the course because of the motivation from your videos. Thanks a lot again for helping :)😃

[@faithchang3783]

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[@MagdelineHuang]

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[@Codesage-r1k]

kind of aesthetic

[@kaleeswaranbala1280]

20 something 😂😂

[@vacalepic6768]

5 yrs from 2024, so 2029

[@lakshaynz]

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