The Truth About Becoming A Software Engineer | Chris Sean Talks Podcast Ep 12

[@KelvinMadeIt]

To be honest, it's extremely difficult, and discipline is essential. I'm learning Ruby on Rails right now. Thank you for the video; whenever I feel like I can't do something, I watch one of your videos. I'm from Kenya, and I really enjoy your work. congrats Chris

[@edgarvalenzuela3604]

Hey Sean got into teach because of you. Been watching since you worked at Entrepreneur. Went down the development path, ups and downs happened during my life. Worked at some jobs and coded during lunch for months at a time. I kept giving up but your videos kept pushing me to keep going. Long story short, decided to make a career change, ended up landing a Scrum Master role with a FinTech company. WFH and better work/ life balance. Thank you brotha, I owe it to you

[@Cl8tn0822]

I love hearing these kinds of stories!🎉 👍🏻💯

[@tjmarshLoL]

The part that stuck out to me is when you said you’re lucky to be alive. There’s people that pushed hard to extreme levels and ended up in the grave early. It’s important to consider when pushing hard. Have to include health in the equation of hard work. Love seeing these videos over the years.

[@chrisseantalks]

[@techmentormaria]

As a software engineering manager, I found this podcast episode to be incredibly insightful and relatable. It's so true that the journey to becoming a software engineer is not always easy, and it's important to be prepared for the challenges and sacrifices that come along with it. Your advice about the value of self-motivation and continuous learning is spot on, and it's clear that those qualities are key to success in this field. Thank you for sharing your experiences and offering such valuable insights and advice to those considering a career in software engineering.

[@moestaxx286]

love these talks bro. hearing you talk just clarifies to me that i’m on the right path and ima keep working to get to where i want in life. currently grinding hard putting in about 10 hours a day coding/studying.. i don’t have no job i just do side hustles to take care of my bills. i know it will pay off soon just gotta keep pushing 👊🏽

[@boratsagdiyev522]

Keep going bro

[@黄冠雄]

Really like your video because I can relate a lot. Got my FAANG job 3 years ago and I needed to study a lot extra daily after my work to get it. The truth is: some people can find a way to get in the company, but your abilities shows in the real work. Need to really truly accumulate enough knowledge and practices to comfortably pass the interview and stay

[@xosinamari]

this was inspiring! i'm going to make sure i watch your videos whenever i feel like giving up

[@chrislife1101]

Sean I've been listening to you since 2017, you've been such an inspiration bro. Keep doing what you're doing, you're helping so many people more than you even know it. Sometimes one video like this can change someone's perspective and change their life

[@freaklore]

1.) Impossible barriers to entry 2.) Meaningless coding tests not relevant to job 3.) Burned out before they begin 4.) Companies want unicorns and are unwilling to train people 5.) Rise and fall of startups

[@kwabijoe9906]

Thank you bro, i am 38years and am now started learning how to code

[@megasalexandros331]

Hey Chris, I’m going through a free bootcamp right now, I was very lucky to get a place on it, and I sometimes find myself getting lazy, gaming too much etc, or forgetting why I started this journey in the first place which is to make something out of myself and be able to provide a good life for me and my family. These videos are fantastic and help to remind me to stay on track. Highly appreciated, keep it up man!

[@boratsagdiyev522]

I can relate man, keep going.

[@boratsagdiyev522]

Bro, u inspired to keep going. Its taking me longer than I expected to learn front end web development and I've been doubting myself if I've chosen to pursue the wrong thing. I'm never quitting tho just because it's getting harder because I know getting good at programming will change my circumstances in life. I will actually be able to do the things I've always wanted to do in life such as traveling and buy some real estate and maybe start a family. I'm about to turn 29 and I really hope this will change my life for the better.

[@gaminggoddessaria]

Hey Chris I've been watching your videos for awhile. You're inspiring. I recently got my first engineer job and what gives me motivation is being able to help my family and have money to go on vacation. My family is broke but now they have me to ask if they need help. It's such a good feeling. I grew up poor and I struggled with other things. But I conquered it all and here I am today. Happiest than I've ever been in my life. Everything you say is true. Thanks for your videos. I'm thinking about making a channel and telling my journey as well.

[@denniszenanywhere]

I’ve been your subscriber since you were homeless vlogger. You were one of the reasons I got into a bootcamp. I thought I could be a developer as my father is one. And because everything I tried I was able to do it, from writing to graphic design to ux design to marketing to Seo but coding was the only thing I could not crack. And probably because i could not crack it, I still learn every chance I get. Now I build sites using builders but yes I am one of those who had the delusion of becoming a developer.

[@richardjohnson6420]

Thank you for making these kind of videos. I have been a fan of yours for a while and you have helped motivate me to keep learning code. It’s a struggle but I know it will be worth it.

[@simplymincy]

This is why I see people wanting to jump straight to a DevRel job versus dive into coding. They want the lifestyle really. I was talking to someone at a conference and she mentioned that she was only a few months in the profession and was looking to be an influencer so her thinking was just be a scrum master or something and then jump to relations. I just do not think people how tough it is...

[@Brosales1414]

Hello can you make video about the pro & cons of only working for companies that offer remote work? Does it limit you careers growth?

[@javerias2582]

Thank you for being so genuine and sharing your personal life . These kind of videos are really helpful ! Thanks again !

[@cutactiontake9]

This was a great video these are the messages many people need to hear from time to time to be reminded and humbled thanks…

[@herbertdougan690]

You really inspire me man you have no idea. Thank you

[@oddfellow8366]

I'm proud of you, man. You inspire me. I say this with love, you look tired. Remember to get some rest.

[@RA-xx4mz]

Dude, furreal. Besides being a workaholic, being a dev at a start up is a race against time. My gf is a comp sci major (I’m a bootcamp grad making more money than my comp sci friends) will study html/css/JavaScript for like 40 minutes every other day thinking she can make my income in a few months to a year. Super frustrating since I do want her to earn like me but she doesn’t get that she has to work like me. I work this hard so I can take care of the kids I don’t have yet and to buy my family members houses. It’s a grind, but it’s beautiful. Today’s work exists for tomorrow’s benefit.

[@chrisseantalks]

I work my ass off. But again that’s what it takes to be paid 200-300k/yr lol.

[@kristhomas8295]

She has a degree, she’ll be okay tbh 😂

[@Janon743]

I’m curious and I want to know, she’s studying JavaScript/html/css, but apparently not quite at your level of what you are doing, so what are you doing? (Not a pointed question, I’m investigating tech rn)

[@RA-xx4mz]

@@Janon743 full stack dev, react/Golang, fin tech start up. My point isn’t anything about my tech stack, but the hustle required to get to climb income levels.

[@RA-xx4mz]

@@kristhomas8295 she does not (yet)

[@yr1309]

👏 awesome video. Appreciate you.

[@boot-strapper]

I put in 8 years as a software engineer. Decided to take some time off. its been about 8 months. Time to get back to work, and im not looking forward to it... ah well. Someone's gotta write the code.

[@davide4607]

Money just gets rid of problems that you would have had if you didn't have money. Lasting, fulfilling peace, contentment, and happiness though, money has never given to anyone and never will. It's not possible.

[@the_derpler]

Sometimes I wish we had the requirement of a degree or standards like other engineering branches. It would stop this bullshit of "Oh I see you have 20 years of experience! Can you reverse this red/black tree for us on this whiteboard before we hire you?"

[@calhounjrjohn]

the honesty is a breath of fresh air.#KeepWorking#LevelUp😎🤓

[@IWBVS]

I'm looking into getting into tech but my fear is my mind isn't made for it. Is it something one can learn? I hear a lot of people put in 2-5 years and still can't "get it" n get so frustrated they quit

[@edsayswhoa4365]

Everything is hard and sucks to learn but it's why the grind exist. I'm gonna go self taught route. Any recommendations? What's the work & life balance like?

[@Ninanihuyo]

Dedication Hard Work +Patience

[@nubi8085]

Curious-how does the unlimited PTO work? I’ve seen this offered in tech companies and it’s kind of rare in other fields.

[@Ndzzle]

It's a way for the company not to pay out vacation time. I work for a company that merges sick time and vacation time, so you can take time as you wish. They can't tell me no.

[@chrisseantalks]

I love and hate it. It depends on the company you work for. My current company allowed me to take 6+ weeks off in PTO (including holidays).

[@EmeraldGamingNewz]

I dont mind the hard work, but i have a question… How common are 40 hour work weeks. I’m a special education teacher and im pulling 60-70 hour weeks, and im done. I cant take it anymore. I have no life. On average is software engineering 40 hours, or is it a crazy amount of hours every week?

[@realfreedom8932]

Special education....pls go before you lose your mind...work security and learn something else

[@richardmatic4870]

Welcome to Ph Chris.

[@newfoundland1956]

on average is it about 5 yrs before you start to make money as a Software dev

[@mariedesignz1659]

Very true.

[@edsayswhoa4365]

In nursing give it a year to get your feet wet. Afterwards, work local travel and make anywhere from 45hr-80hr plus overtime. Work 3 12hrs shifts then an 8hr shift then have 3 day weekends.

[@molahi5779]

13:51 More blessed is he who gives, than he who receives.🙏🏾

[@Graythewolfpackleader]

How many hours do you work a week making that kind of money?

[@chrisseantalks]

A lot lol. But it's also because I choose to work a lot.

[@jayzg60]

sounds like you feel almost guilty for how easy your life has become after the fruits of your labor. This isnt that abnormal. Take it easy and feel good for how fortunate you are

[@chrisseantalks]

I feel no guilt whatsoever. I remember no one cared when I used to live in my car and no one cares how good I have it now as well. Just trying to push people and help them realize hard work is worth it if you're only willing to put in the work.

[@kiumeral760]

but the software dev work like hell 50 hours in week . have no day off

[@chrisseantalks]

Ive taken 6 weeks off this year. It depends on the company.

[@Ndzzle]

I work 9-5, 40hr weeks, remote. It all depends on the company you work for.

[@kiumeral760]

@@Ndzzle But not all companies allow remote work

[@george5432]

@@kiumeral760 Thats why he said it depends lol

[@kiumeral760]

@@Ndzzle I am afraid that all my life I will become a slave to the job, and I do not have the financial and daily freedom to travel, for example, or to spend the whole day with the family without thinking about financial problems. Is this possible in programming?

[@Stray2Strong]

Let me add one thing: direction I think once you have someone to guide you a mentor, you have no excuses as a kid as an adult you should make up your mind. Salute 🫡 and blessings for the inspiration

[@youtubegarbage4u]

you moved to philippines? or just visiting?