WEEK IN THE LIFE software engineer in LA 👩‍💻 what I work on, money and salary breakdown, desk tour

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✨ q&a ✨
how old are you? 23
where do you live? Los Angeles, CA
job? Software Engineer
what camera do you use? Canon SL3 and sometimes my iPhone X
ethnicity? I'm 100% Albanian!
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[@XxBeyondSkyxX]

Software developer as well. This is like an elegant aesthetic version of my life 😭😭

[@marselaaa]

😭😭🤍 the editing and the music overlay makes everything feel nicer, it’s still work after all!

[@wchandler2010]

LOL same here!

[@dawidmichal]

Haha yes! But I don't have a coffee machine at home :( But wait... meetings without a headset?

[@cheesball96]

Looool this comment

[@dianaisabel8715]

That life is not true

[@enolaholmes3489]

Love to see the ladies on engineering!

[@marselaaa]

yesss!! 🙌🙌

[@blockpart2184]

It was so rare years ago. Now commonplace. Love it 🥺

[@irenehm]

"It's your brain that matters" PREACH GIRL!

[@marselaaa]

🙌🙌🙌

[@mohandodeja6660]

I have literally no clue how this video made it to my suggestions and I definitely don't regret clicking it. Aesthetic shots!

[@marselaaa]

aww so nice, thank you! 🤍

[@sarahgabriela8367]

omg. im a software engineering student and I reaally aspire to be where you are. this is greaaat. its like seeing my own vision irl!!!

[@marselaaa]

Aww you can do it!!! Good luck with the journey :) 🤍

[@rubyrein588]

Hi...i have a question can you plz tell me the difference between software engineering ,developing ,and architecting ?im just new to this major i dont know which one to follow

[@sarahgabriela8367]

@@rubyrein588 hello. software engineer: develops the software(web development, apps, etc) and knows engineering concepts such as physics, mathematics, and computational history. software deverloper: develops the software(web development, apps, etc) if u just want to deliver projects you dont need a se degree, you can learn just to code and part from there. if u are interested in math, science, physics, the logic behind how a computer works then I would suggets u to study software engineering. u get the whole package, u study profoundly how the computer’s operating system works, best algorithms to use, about compilers, its like a more profound study just like a said before. Either way, both are great and very interesting. Just decide which aspects you appreciate the most and which ones would go more align with your goals. Good luck!

[@sarahgabriela8367]

software architecture u can see it as the process of how a software is built. Its something you learn both in software engineering and/or development

[@rubyrein588]

@@sarahgabriela8367 hi thank you so much🙏great info❤

[@sophiel9687]

I love that you're really strategic about maintaining your energy level :) I'm striving for that in my life too :)

[@rychel07]

I just realized I’m not watching the right productivity vlogs/channels (coz the vloggers are still in school lol) to help me. Thankful to have found your channel. Not a software engineer, but I work for an ERP software company and work from home full-time, so your activities are relatable.

[@2bloodyfox]

Hey man - same for me though 😀. Helios Nephrite consultant...

[@accountforwastingtime]

I love that you point out keeping a wrist guard at your desk, I always have one with me when I work too. That office life for real gives you bad wrist/neck/back problems! It's hard to avoid even with good posture. Wrist guards are a life saver typing all day.

[@cacjad]

I watch your vlogs while I grind out leet code and whenever i need a boost of motivation! I KNOW I'MA GET HIRED SOON!! thanks for the positive content!

[@marselaaa]

yay!!! I believe it! Good luck!

[@araverse]

I'm so into weekly vlogs these days. And I loved your narrative here. Great stuff!

[@marselaaa]

thank you!!! 🤍

[@TheBlackFemaleEngineer]

Thank you for giving summaries on the work you were doing! It's always fun to get a look into other engineers' day to day☺

[@marselaaa]

thank you!! 🤍🤍

[@KelsVaughne]

this was so beautifully done! so interesting to see what your work entails as well!

[@marselaaa]

🤍🤍

[@mohammadalhrake]

I am a Software Engineering student and this video made me excited to do great work ... Thanks ❤️

[@noranorchen9437]

This was so refreshing to watch! Thanks for sharing

[@madebyymira]

omg that pottery class looks so fun i’ve been wanting to try forever! also i would love to see more money and finance videos!

[@marselaaa]

aww hahah it's not as easy as I thought it was going to be but pretty therapeutic!! Ty for the requests 🤍🤍🤍 definitely going to work on some of those sit down videos soon!

[@laurab6180]

It's great to see what a good routine you have while working from home.

[@SomeOne-rx2xw]

Hii, i love your asthetic and your daily life habits, your lifestyle is so healthy and refreshing, keep going with the awesome work and thanks for sharing!

[@daysofdivy]

“It’s your brain that matters!” Love that! ❤️✨

[@JHxGunner]

watching stuff like this motivates me! got a final round with microsoft for sunnyvale, im excited to change my life cheers!!

[@marselaaa]

exciting!!! good luck!

[@JHxGunner]

@@marselaaa MARSELA I DID IT LETS GOOOOOOO

[@showmiya1204]

Great video! I'm going into software engineering and this video really motivates me :)

[@marselaaa]

Yay!! 🤍🤍

[@sebastiansaenz3239]

It's great to see a video which shows how software engineering is and not just bs

[@maryv2666]

Love your channel! I've got the same pink adidas jumper - it's sooo comfy!!

[@marselaaa]

aw thank you!! Yes!! And the cutest!

[@Catluvr543]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel! Love your videos and your aesthetic. I have my desk right next to my bed too and honestly I wish I could put it in the living room bc it's hard to separate between work and sleep.. Looking forward to more content!

[@marselaaa]

I feel that!! I have a video on tips and tricks that help me separate work from life, you might find that helpful! But thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍 I appreciate the support 😩🤍

[@crash_davis]

Like your slice of life videos. I always find it interesting to see how others live their lives day to day. Stay cool 😎

[@emilyme23455]

I would totally watch 40 minutes of this :) Really fun and aesthetic!

[@marselaaa]

🤍🤍🤍

[@sasab4929]

I love the lion king in the background, one of my favorite movies to this day

[@yashodhansharma]

Best Day in the life seen so far! Nice Cinematography .... Keep up the good work 😊

[@marselaaa]

appreciate it! thanks!!

[@mandeepkumar1557]

Loved the way you took us through a week in your life, would be amazing if you could explain/talk more about the stocks and stuff like you said. Love and support from India :)

[@alangrinberg3871]

Code with me videos and technical interview ones are greatly appreciated! Keep up the good videos!

[@carriecoutino1015]

Thank you for the view,so relaxing -beautiful.(your so blessed,and awesome)I’m thankful and very grateful for you.I don’t know how that might look to anyone or how they would take that cause I don’t know you but you are so positive it’s healthy and helpful for me.I love to see women living there dreams and doing great in life.I’m not giving up even though some days I want to.I watch my Y.T favorites (inspirational people) who can get me out of that mind space you are one that helps me with that,thank you very much for being you

[@wannaberickistevens]

midday walks are such a great idea! I should adopt that into my routine haha!

[@marselaaa]

yes!! it was a game changer in lockdown!

[@pato750]

"your gear doesnt matter, its your brain that matter" I couldnt agree more, you got me with that liine!

[@Lilbisc98]

Nice detail! Keeping plants alive can definitely be a struggle haha looking forward to the new videos you mentioned

[@marselaaa]

aww tanks for the support 🤍🤍

[@aarhelp]

Software Engineer from MNL. Already subscribed! I AM NOW OFFICIALLY A FAN. Here's to women who code~

[@marselaaa]

aww 🤍🤍🤍

[@alexfoderaro3191]

Hi Marsela, great video! I love day in the life vidz... keep it up 💪🏽

[@marselaaa]

Thank you!!! 🤍

[@precioushisona9568]

I will be back after I finished college and maybe a software engineer na huhu ur one of my inspiration,thankiee

[@ahmadxrizvi]

You know the workout was good when the mat starts moving with you.

[@sacdaabdurhman]

“Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.” sharing some love from small KZbinr

[@candidlyvivian]

small KZbinr here too ^__^

[@dankorse]

Hey! Love you’re vids.. I’d love to see some “code with me” videos and tech stuff about it. 🙈

[@Niyousha99]

I love your desk!

[@noraarellano9325]

Loved your video! Thanks for the information !

[@hrh7886]

Great video! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Davyhatesu]

Trying to build what my phone feeds me and manifest my career of 2023. Glad I subscribed to you🤝

[@candidlyvivian]

A fellow friend working in tech and small KZbinr here - love your aesthetics !!! 🥰💕

[@bennigan88]

Oh wow, seeing that skyline just made me so homesick!!!

[@lexc7455]

Doing chores is a great mental break for me too! You hit 2 birds in 1 - mind rest and a clean home 😄

[@marselaaa]

Yes!! Who doesn’t love a 2-for-1

[@WithSandra]

the edits & aesthetics of the video tho! loved the vlog :)

[@marselaaa]

🤍🤍🤍 thank you!

[@Lu-og8yj]

hey! I'm a new youtuber. I'm trying to upgrade the quality of my contents. please help my channel grow. It'd mean a lot to me.

[@trillrantzo]

Intro DOPE! 💫

[@starrm.7571]

The working class ladies. I really enjoy your videos 👌🏾

[@Jambajakumba]

I love your content very inspiring🙌

[@marselaaa]

thank you!! 🤍

[@ShouvikMitraPlus]

You should try using a hand rest when typing, helps when typing for long hours, specially on the apple keyboard

[@alexisk5978]

So glad I found your channel !

[@marselaaa]

aw 🤍🤍🥰

[@alper_mulayim]

Great video Marsela 😊

[@rachellelui]

loved this vlog so much ✨🤎

[@marselaaa]

Aw thank you 🤍🤍🤍

[@Lu-og8yj]

hey! I'm a new youtuber. I'm trying to upgrade the quality of my contents. please help my channel grow. It'd mean a lot to me.

[@AvijoyBhowmick]

Again to another beautiful channel youtube algo brought me here. Hope not too late. So detailed video loved it can relate to me also because of the same field, and also loved your desk setup.

[@marselaaa]

Aw thank you! Appreciate that!

[@Heythereee998]

Finally something i can relate to :')

[@Sebo810]

Software Developer myself. Loved your video . very relatable . Sending love from Liverpool , UK. :) xx

[@marselaaa]

aw thank you!!! Appreciate that!

[@nazlcancelik2963]

I love it! Keep going

[@marselaaa]

🤍🤍

[@SeyferX]

hey, I am working remotely in Germany as HoE and I have a very similar schedule. No deploys on Friday and daily at 2 pm, same sprint planning :)

[@gissellemgomez7226]

yes yes, please, code with me videos!!

[@nishantbhadke811]

yes you should make some interview and tech related content too and do let me know how i can make a fancy nice simple screen saver like yours on mine desktop too.... your videos are nice..

[@sergiolazaro11]

Cold brew time! Great greetings from Colombia

[@sayampalrecha9314]

Loved the video 😊

[@marselaaa]

Yay!!

[@anandghansanjay2575]

Love to see you once again dear marsela.. 💖💖🌷🌷🌹🌹👌.. You are a energetic software engineering.. from LA.. love you marsela..🌼🌺🌹

[@sayampalrecha9314]

Would love more video on personal financing and stocks.

[@marselaaa]

Dope! Ty for the request :) 🤍

[@EvanLikesCake]

@@marselaaa +1

[@joonyroc201]

code w me and technical interview videos would be 🔥

[@magia.library]

I agree!

[@x9x078]

Great video keep going and great to see girls on eng especially coding

[@joonyroc201]

man, LA is so pretty

[@Adornwithvirtue]

I’m going into software engineering & wow I love your lifestyle . I’m excited for my journey 💕🙏 thanks for this, so motivational. You are so beautiful! And I love your personality. Love the video. Omg how did you know ?!!??? I wanted a desk tour I’ve been looking to see them lol.

[@marselaaa]

aww thank you so much!! That is such a nice message, I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@marselaaa]

also if you're interested, definitely check out some of my newer videos!! I have a desk tour one which is a major upgrade from this video

[@Adornwithvirtue]

@@marselaaa thank you so much! I’m so excited I already registered for my classes and start the end of this month 🙌💛

[@Doodledoo92]

Network engineer and software engineer here. Los Angeles inbound as I’m stuck in San Francisco while My house is getting finished. This is going to be my life when I get there

[@reidflood]

The brain matters way more than the tech gear is such an underrated concept. Great video!

[@SkhemFrancis]

Wow you're the most humble software engineer I've ever seen in KZbin honestly and the most cute , beautiful software engineer 😅😄😹

[@ashishgurav8280]

The Cute count during the desk tour was off the charts lol. No hate though! Also as a fellow software engineer, I second that "It's your brain that matters"

[@poojakumaraguru8641]

Software Engineer from India here 😁❤️ ! Great video !

[@CacTushar]

I was loving watching your video you can go 40 minutes long❤️

[@marselaaa]

Aw thanks!! Haha

[@unaquetzadilla]

Wooow this looks pretty elegant :o. I'll be moving there since I signed fte!

[@mateorodriguezquezada2431]

You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.

[@Paulapix]

i really loved this vid!! totally agree with you on the two monitors vs brain thing haha

[@marselaaa]

aw glad you liked it 🤍

[@fatodeli8569]

love itt :)

[@alejandraa.4836]

Can you please make a video dedicated to the money talk section. I would love to learn and better understand for the salary works!!

[@marselaaa]

I made a video breaking down Software Engineering salaries :) check out my channel!

[@aiswarya5911]

you just got a new subscriber! :) also, can you link those white photo frames on your wall. they're too pretty!

[@julesm9081]

I love coffee !

[@marselaaa]

Couldn’t live without it ☕️

[@freshsoccerskillcr7]

Off topic but deff my dream girl 😍.. Also I’m starting my CS classes in the spring 🙏🏼

[@ItsCarleaJean]

Love! Subbed!

[@rachit2jain]

Great video! :)

[@mrbane2000]

10:00 Nice look, i like it. I like the white sweater also

[@tabbasum1733]

I also want to be a software engineer. When I see your video I became motivated. 😍😍🥰 Waiting for your next video.

[@KEEMxCHI]

Would love a code w me video!!

[@marselaaa]

aw yay!! 🤍🤍 it’s in the works!

[@albinsjolin649]

I love these videos! Also I must ask, as a fellow software engineer 🇸🇪 looking to relocate to the states, what do you suggest as a target to move to? I've heard Austin, TX is pretty crisp for engineers currently.

[@marselaaa]

Aw thanks glad you like them! 🤍 it really depends on what you’re looking for, there’s many many options!! I’d say the places with the most opportunity are San Francisco, LA, Seattle, New York, and Austin, and of those I’d recommend New York or LA. I’ve never been to Austin but am hearing great things about it!!

[@vulpixelful]

More yoga poses where you lift yourself up with your wrists + lower arm weight training + a hand rest with a better keyboard can help wrist issues. That's one of those things that can grow to more permanent injury like carpal tunnel if you don't take care of it early while you're young. Thanks for sharing!

[@obonyoemmy]

Thank you for the No Worries song.

[@lifestylewithjeanine3706]

Easy to watch, down to earth and adorable. New subscriber here. Also I start a new job in sales tech and its work from home

[@BuAjoyib]

beautiful girl! success for you Marsela!

[@caveman4191]

cs student here! SUBBED BTW love your vids ❤️

[@ashminieramprasad1918]

When pumba said "hakuna ma ta ta" 😂😂 I laughed

[@WilliamRandomUploads]

Very nice video 👌🏼

[@riyajoshi7952]

living my american dreams through these videos ;/ videos are amazing tho!!!

[@marselaaa]

aw thank you!!

[@ngozionuoha2899]

That’s it. You have a new subscriber 😊

[@marselaaa]

aww thank you!

[@CacTushar]

Weekend in your life 2021