Why I Love Being a Software Engineer

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[@lkke7604]

why is there a cafe with a car in the middle lmao

[@ray76794]

What if it’s a garage with tables all around instead 🤨

[@BenLinfordUK]

Poor car, surrounded by Cafe.

[@sigida2000]

It’s the best coaster in the place

[@billylee5335]

Made for a great thumbnail

[@xaviergio5550]

@@ray76794 to

[@rubalaji82]

I am a software architect. I 100% agree with what you said. The job satisfaction that the work gives(after a problem is solved) is more valuable the money.

[@oooook_0000]

Can you work for me for free, you will get enough satisfaction i, i guarantee 🎉

[@MsSWAGboss]

I am currently going from junior to mid. I wanna be an architect one day :)

[@m4verick.]

@@MsSWAGboss me too

[@fuzzboi]

I want ice cream

[@CutiePi]

Problem solving is so satisfying, the wave of dopamine you get after fixing that unsolvable bug or implementing that complex feature is amazing.

[@pinkunohana0413]

"I feel disconnected from the real world". Bruh spitting facts.

[@QWEEKEN73]

I am a SWE, the reason I enjoy it is a bit selfish. It’s a job that offers one of the best lifestyle. Granted, I enjoy what I do, but also I really appreciate the fact work starts and ends when I close my computer. There is little barrier preventing me from making money, and the transition from work to life is seamless in my eyes. Work is important, but life is more so.

[@CarlosGonzalez-ye6ex]

You have a degree?

[@0dyss3us51]

​@@CarlosGonzalez-ye6exa degree is not nessesairy, but I would encourage you to get it, getting your first roles will be easier.

[@VargusDread]

@@0dyss3us51 A dedicated Software Engineering degree or does Comp Sci still generally look better?

[@ISLM.Knowledge]

degree is shit lol@@0dyss3us51

[@jermainemyrn19]

​@@0dyss3us51I don't understand why a piece of paper means more than actually knowing the job

[@PowerShellNoob]

I feel the same way about IT. I may not be on the skill level of a software engineer, but automating virtual machine build and deployment or pushing a new group policy to a mass amount of workstations always feels amazing.

[@salvo7743]

Just different skills, not less skilled ;)

[@mariotanaskoski9267]

Right! Was about to say the same thing.

[@JC-Alan]

You’re in IT. Don’t neglect that you have to build one of the hardest skill sets of all: customer service :)

[@Mike-kl5yc]

@@JC-Alanexactly. Networking field or cybersecurity fields are way way different than SWE careers. Although they can have some positions where you can code, they are vastly different skill sets.

[@JoaoCarlos-kh7pn]

love it man, system administration, infrastructure maintenance and configuration, I get loads of joy from working in IT, couldn't see my self doing anything else

[@tylerbtruckin]

As a truck driver I understand how you feel about feeling disconnected from the world. I’m in the truck more than I’m at home. I’m currently trying to teach myself how to code currently using Scrimba. So far so good. Maybe one day I’ll have this lifestyle.

[@GoodProgrammer92]

do not spend money on boot camps. KZbin tutorials should be enough

[@adennis200]

Im currently a backend engineer doing java and for me its definitely the ability to build something that has a purpose. I can solve problems with my bare hands and my mind. I dont need to buy cement, i dont need to get approval from hundreds of people, i just sit, think, write code, think more, write more code and at the end i have created something that works, that solves problems/satisfies needs.

[@Trainsforlife89]

I totally understand. It is all about what is behind what people are able or allowed to see, regarding your job. I am a train driver and many people think i just pull a few levers or push some buttons. But it is so much more, different driving techniques during different loads and weather, route knowledge, troubleshooting, accidents...it is so much more but that is the beauty of it. Keep it up, Marko. I particularly enjoy your vlog - style videos too. Respect from Thessaloniki, Greece!

[@reykig.3192]

I am a software engineer and a Mathematician. Currently going for my PhD in robotics. SE helps me build code and test my program whilst my math degree helps me think logically. I do not regret neither as it helps me in graduate school. I initially chose just software engineering simply because u can built something from nothing. Ultimately I switched to robotics because it’s more of my passion. Again, I do mot regret it one bit!

[@exp3242]

What undergraduate degree did you go for? Im wondering in what area in robotics you are going to college for. Im also interested in robotics and am majoring in CS. Im going to be apart of my colleges robotics and drone clubs so I can work on more grand projects that I can put on my resume. Would like to hear from someone that has been through some of what I would like to do

[@HermanWillems]

@@exp3242 Future and near future robotics is all AI + LOADS of math. And a little programming. It's not that you program how the robot works, you are programming the infrastructure for the AI system. The black box will control the robot. No more, if then else programming.

[@towlatrip6529]

You have encouraged me to keep going strong as someone in the same field. Thanks!

[@RickNassar]

I know that café very well! So nice to see it again. Awesome app too! the 16:9 aspect ratio is very handy too.

[@premalupadhyay3555]

Man seriously, I see many creators just showing off good lifestyle, so called swag of being software engineer, but you stated the reality, simply loved it...

[@jovann728]

Jako mi je drago sto ti ide dobro, odlican video kao i ostali.

[@emilisemilis85]

I Am a mechanical engineer and I know nothing about software engineering but I get the idea of satisfaction of creating something out of nothing. The satisfation I get when I finish a project for example in Solidworks that was just a blank tab couple of days ago is soo good.

[@lucasl4026]

👍

[@DylanThacker-zl6rq]

I absolutely love the editing style of this video!

[@Icanhasmycheesburger]

I think that software development, as many other jobs, can be both a laid back and a very stressful profession. It really depends on where you work, how much you allow yourself to work and your own motivations for doing it. As the job market is today, we have a lot of options, so if one job is very stressful you can always just get a new one. Or at least just say to your boss that you’re not thriving if there are too many deadlines or whatever. If you use a lot of your free time to do job related things, like reading the documentation and release notes of cloud providers😂, you might get burnt out without even noticing. Just my take anyway. My motivation has always been and still is that it’s actually quite fun to solve problems. To find cool solutions and see people’s everyday life get easier because of tools or automations that I’ve created is really rewarding. So my advice to anyone feeling a bit like they are writing code in a vacuum and have motivations like: “I’m doing it only because it’s work” or “for the money”: try getting closer to the users of the programs/apps/whatever. Talk to them and try to make shit that really impact their lives. Its very rewarding 😊

[@shysmart8021]

This is a very good point. Often in university for engineering the culture is that all your hobbies are also engineering or you won't have enough for your resume, which leaves people burnt out and also not very well rounded.

[@eloqlo]

You're right. It's very fulfilling to see people using what I created. And that rewarding is doubled when they get helped by that.

[@leo-pauldelarochere]

I was watching your videos maybe 6 months ago, and then I stopped for a moment. Then I watched this video with all the editing and everything and... what a difference! Congrats to the editer & the cameraman!

[@moon0xcoder]

Wow, it really was a nice video to watch. I strongly agree with you, the best part of software engineering is the ability to create and automate out of nothing, it is truly beautiful. My goal as a software engineer is to one day make my own company which purpose is to make software that really helps people manage their life. It was really nice to hear that you hired a new editor, surely there will be more videos form now on 😃. Keep the good work Marko! Hope the best for you.

[@user-zk4ze9pj7z]

cool

[@moisevankeymeulen4103]

I love how it challenges me everyday. I love how I can taka a break for an hour, that i'm not restricted from 9-5. Sure sometimes its stressful, but I don't mind that much when the stress comes from deadlines... when it's from a broken branch...

[@harrazmasri2805]

valid, I am also looking forward to that new keyboard

[@Quickb3n]

I strongly relate. Although i'm insanely greatful to be a developer, especially in the current job market, my ideal situation would be having a handful of easy to manage products / apps bringing in some income and work part time at a nice coffee shop. I've always regretted not getting a chance to work as a Barista ! Edit: Also a tip on peripherals you could give a shot: Try using both a mouse and a magic trackpad at the same time. One on each side of the keyboard. I use the trackpad for window management via gestures but still have the mouse for all the benefits it brings. Best of both worlds for me and means i don't miss the extra features of the MX Master and can use any mouse i fancy.

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks for the tip, I’ll look into using both, sounds very interesting for creative tasks, for example I can see how navigating a large Figma file could be much easier 👍

[@breakingstroms3901]

I want to be a developer, how can i do, to learn and find a good job?

[@okage_]

@@breakingstroms3901 to learn anything, you have to start

[@mihaillepadatu8256]

I worked in warehouse and cafe for 3 years while getting my diploma. Never regretted not going back to those jobs and feeling blessed having the opportunity to work from home. So yeah, you didn't lose anything. Working with people is even harder and sometimes you just don't have the energy to keep up with the talks, but you have to, which is even worse in my opinion.

[@amritgill9584]

I am going through the comments and saw so many software engineers and related roles . Hi , my name is Amrit , currently living in Toronto,Canada . Looking for remote entry level job as a Full-Stack web developer ||MERN or related technical jobs .My LinkedIn profile is as Amritpal kaur .=> linkedin.com/in/amritpal-kaur-a3478a121. I would really appreciate if I could get any help related job search . Thank you in advance

[@BicSober]

thanks for your service bro i wanna see you on top

[@LjupcheVasilev]

I agree 100%, the feeling of creating something, solving a problem is so good I don't think I can get that from any other job

[@Danuxsy]

What? idk, level designers, 3D artists, artists, concept artists, VFX artists, wood working, I mean there are endless ways to create. Onlyfans, KZbinrs, Tiktok, all of thse are ways to create content and solve problems (give people things they desire that do not exist), you have extreme bias loser.

[@DeltaXML_Ltd]

This is a fantastic overview on your job! Great content

[@FreeFlightGuy]

I love nerding out and learning about efficiency.

[@TheCodeHunter]

as a junior software engineer, what keeps me going Is when I know people are using my software, it just makes me happy which motivates me to stay in this profession.

[@ratchethoe]

4:38 the interaction is so adorable lmfaoo

[@infinitelog]

Stumbled upon your channel and loved it! I have been a software engineer for 12+ years now and I love coding. I get to build cool shit! and it never gets old.

[@hydenp]

Nailed it. The ability to go zero to one with little to no friction is my favorite part as well!

[@whiskey_throttle]

Great video, motivational as heck for an aspiring software engineer. Thank you Marko!

[@asdfgpredyz92]

To be honest (I am also a SW ENG) I am fully agree with your words, I also like create stuffs from nothing and make some apps to be usefull for others. Of course the money is an important factor in life, but the satisfaction to solve problems is much more fascinating.

[@weironiottan7166]

I work as a backend engineer at my current company and yes I agree the higher you get up the ladder the more deadlines are stressed and when you lead a team it’s up to you as dev lead to show team progress from sprint to sprint, more or less I get evaluated on my work on bi weekly basis 😅

[@SamFigueroa]

Care to make a dedicated video on that tool you created? I couldn't follow at all how that's supposed to work/make things easier. I like software engineering because of the problem solving aspect. It's an infinite field of puzzles to solve. Yes they can at times be frustrating or put pressure on you if there's a deadline looming, but in general it's fun to find solutions to these problems. Of course it's also neat to be able to customize everything in your digital life. Or physical life too if you combine it with microcontrollers ;)

[@johnlin6121]

"The possibility of huge potential by creating something from stuff for free" is a huge motivation for me too.

[@ShondaD_]

Appreciate your honesty. I am interested in tech, but Im trying to figure out which role to look into that fits me.

[@VikingThorM]

I just wanted to share once more my opinion... love your videos man. Truly do. Thanks a lot and please keep doing them!

[@beastnighttv]

your videos are the ones I look forward to most! keep up the good content!

[@TheMozartChallenge]

Hey Marko, your vlogs help me appreciate the little nice things of Oslo that I usually overlook. Thank you !

[@suscactus420]

pretty cool video. i work in the AAA games industry and I can say my favorite thing is that you understand how everything that you're using daily actually works, not limited to games

[@rohitbishoyi9095]

Hey Marko I'm an SDET & at the age of 29 I'm learning python along with DS algo. Love your contents & love that 911 too....cheers from India.

[@jugmilic2096]

Hvala za video! Samo nastavi!

[@shinyparadise]

Nice video, as always! I can relate to the part of "software is a constructor where everything is available instantly", but for me it's not the main reason why to do programming. Since young ages I was interested in breaking my pc in different ways and then fix it myself. So I ended up discovering what programming is and it just clicked with me really well. Some people like me may like solving hard problems and have a big relief afterwards and man, this is the best feeling ever. The fact that you've created something hard or smth never been done before is great.

[@michelledigdecarvalhoperei144]

You need to do a video about your setup, how easy is to connect and disconnect the notebook from your station, the windows manager, shortcuts everything you think is worth sharing im sure a bunch of people would be interest since we really resonate with your lifestyle

[@ryanshea4230]

Data scientist that loves both the coding and the math that comes with it. I love the ability to play with numbers and then be able to come up with predictions based off them. At the same time having the ability to write scripts in order to automate boring tasks in both my job and in day to day jobs is also very motivating. On top of that work life balance (at least at my company) is great.

[@ThongNguyen-zo3bb]

Your video is inspring and movivate to me for software engineer Keep the good work bro I love it And wish you had a lot of Fans

[@Warlockjw]

You’re one of the best KZbin channels out there right now (at least in my opinion 😂)!! Keep up the amazing work, your videos brighten up each of my weeks!

[@_boki019]

Iz dana u dan sve veci idol, ljubi te brat. :**

[@mhmdreza.shirazi7589]

Keep Moving Forward 🌌⚡

[@sneezygibz6403]

I did it for the bag. I was struggling at Amazon and needed mental help. Ended up leaving to ibm and although pay was lower my mental health was much better.

[@lucasnijssen]

Very cool tool for your editor! Also this video is so true!

[@BalaDevelops]

i'd love to check out your video editing collaboration tool, thanks for the inspiration Marko!

[@misap123]

I'm currently learning web development and this video kinda reminded me why i'm doing all of this, thanks :)

[@esparda07]

What an excellent video. Thank you for sharing Marko.

[@adriantcullysover4640]

That car adds a new meaning to drive-thru

[@Eidaniloderio]

I'm studying to be a programmer and this video gave me too much energy too keep going and do the stuff I wanna do I have already done some little projects and I know its very hard but see this from a perspective of someone who alredy are a software engenner is so good and give some hope to keep going! (sorry for me english, its not my first language 😅)

[@LearnAvecAmeen]

Beautiful floor in the coffee shop, we have the same here in Morocco :)

[@daviddavidoff800]

Hearing what you said about barista job, here is an interesting challenge. I am a trained Barista, not at starbucks or something like that, I went to proper Barista training program and got taught by one of the best if not the best Barista Maestro in the country. You teach me how to code and I teach you how to make a perfect cup of coffee and as a bonus how to decorate it with latte art so that it looks as amazing as it would taste.

[@Jose_T131]

One of my favorites SW blogs 👌

[@dermuschelschluerfer]

I agree. Software Engineers thrive in a digital world. maybe like 50-100 years back engineers and contractors could do everything you needed in life. Now the same with Software Engineers.

[@laghima8]

Love your wallpapers

[@Mohammad-tw7cq]

Great video. I saw your video on Honey Pot and it was cool to see that you were initially interested in physics and mathematics since that’s what I studied in university. 😊

[@withmarko]

Hey yes, I wish I had the luxury and the smarts to pursue those disciplines fully, but I hey, coding can still be a lot of fun! 😃

[@mateusfernando5847]

Great video, Marko. I love being an SWE, but sometimes I get caught up in other positions that are more "outdoorsy." for example, about a month ago, I began watching videos about food and product delivery, especially a channel called LondonEats. I don't want to leave my profession, but I am very interested in working outside, that does not involve 100% being on a computer. Thanks for the video!

[@sixtuber890]

You are my inspiration. I'm studying computer science, but I feel lost. I don't really know what to focus on. I hope that it will come in time and that I will succeed.

[@abdelrahmanalqali5931]

I've been working as the go-to IT Technician in my household and I'm currently studying my Bachelors in IT. The amount of satisfaction I gain from solving a problem with PCs and phones is unimaginable.

[@loremipsumamet2477]

the reason why i love programming because i curious with tech, when we can create or develop something it give me joy and Challenges like video games.

[@aaomms7986]

Love u vid marko!!

[@DefCantGame]

Speaking about breaking, loved the fact that Sonoma broke WiFi for so long

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Another outstanding video, Marko! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Brazil!

[@jacklwipa1187]

I chose this profession because I am genuinely interested in tech, and secondly, I come from a background that wasn't really easy as well. It's not easy living in a third world country, so financial freedom is the best way to experience life. Even though I am a junior developer, I am also experiencing the perks and added convenience the tools of the job gives you. and the beauty of creating mere abstract thoughts and changing them to tools & services of serious value!

[@markmyname5438]

I’ve liked his explanation about software engineer

[@mitakavarbanov7652]

To create something from nothing is one of the things that make me to like it so much

[@dazzaondmic]

I can strongly relate to the excitement of building my own tools. My desk setup is in my bedroom and I have two monitors on it. The desk is a bit far away from my bed. This presents a slight problem. When I want to watch Netflix from my bed I cannot easily control playback such as pausing or rewinding and fast forwarding. I have to get up from my bed and go to my desk to do these things. The solution was to build a simple web app that connects to a chrome extension, which I also built, via a websocket to control the playback. Now I can enjoy Netflix from my bed without having to get up every time I want to pause or rewind a few seconds.There are probably easier solutions out there for this problem but I got excited about the opportunity to build something myself to solve my own problem. This is why I love being a software engineer.

[@ElikemTheTuner]

The simple solution is a wireless mouse/keyboard.

[@dazzaondmic]

@@ElikemTheTuner that’s certainly a solution, and I have a wireless mouse and a wireless keyboard. However, I prefer to leave them on the desk rather than taking them to bed with me. Being able to use my phone is much more convenient for me.

[@svmrvt14]

It is always a happy day , when Marko uploads ❤

[@JaydenLi1993]

Nice choice of OLAP db at 0:38! :D

[@matthewandcars]

Absolutely loved this video and style! I am also a huge Porsche fan and I am very curious what cafe is this? That's a beautiful Carerra! Hahah

[@ElbekUmar]

I am trying to be java back-end dev-er even if I am a teacher right now in other field. thanks for your videos!

[@mechanshilkhulpu2265]

0:02 omg my eyes! It's so bright!

[@Rtine]

I had so much pleasure by solving problems when I was a student, that’s why today I’m still a software engineer. And the other reason is that I can work in different countries ✌🏽 Love from France 🇫🇷

[@sekuso249]

I just found this video and suddenly I saw the tram and thought (hmm, that looks like Norway), and then I saw you picked up the mouse at Kjell & Company and knew

[@geodix2140]

Marko, you are the greatest, you probably won't believe me but you can check, I'm subscribed to you since you had like 5k subscribers and every video you make is really nice. I also am a software engineer/programmer, software engineer as a job and after I finish work I code my own things, almost like you :). Ty for being out here making our days!

[@miguelowd]

What a cool coffe shop!

[@niroo2781]

Actually good video. I expected again a video where you just show around your daily life like you used to. Honestly, I did not like such videos because one can get a bit overchilled view of a software engineer, ie lot of breaks, little work, etc But I appreciate this video a lot. The reason why I want to be a software engineer is because I can create. Just creating is beautiful. And I think that creating has no limits when being a software engineer. But I have a long way to go since I am still in my studies. I do some side projects besides my studies because it motivates/keeps me on the track.

[@PXLPRFCT_]

Do you plan to upload your content planner somewhere to make it usable for others? Looks very interesting :) Btw great video! Keep up the good work and content

[@paulr7765]

My motivation in software engineering in the same. Having freedom to build stuff you want, being able to work without an employer, doing everything just with your laptop from anywhere. Btw I just wanted to ask if you thought about making one menu public? I really like it and currently I learn swift for a university project, so I really wanted to check out the code for one menu.

[@nierstenen504]

oh u meant open source.. my bad 🤣

[@mosfet-1337]

This is exactly how I feel about being in networking/cyber security!

[@Ninaandlettie]

I’m still trying to fix ‘unexpected brace in scope’ 😂 this is my bug bearer, not a coder but trying to be, or be something new. I write children’s books for our girls, and just decided to learn code with not much success 😅 great video ✌️

[@Mariah-rm5lu]

"You can automate the shit out of life and obligations with a few simple scripts" ENERGGGY 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 YESSSSS 😂 1:46

[@jeffreydijkstra3391]

I love the wallpaper in your video, with the animated city background. Can I ask where you got it?

[@niko1ndex]

Top notch content Mark

[@julissadc6303]

My main motivation is doing things that are not repetitive and feeling like a scientist sometimes

[@LearnThroughVideos]

I loved that beautiful car!

[@rishavghatak8228]

Eagerly waiting for keyboard unboxing

[@sergiolg97]

I am a software development student, right now I am in my final year. I decided to study this because with coding you can create anything, even software that can save lives. Of course, it's amazing the kind of things you can automate from your day to day life. Thank you for your videos!

[@bilalqadar6551]

Love your content marko wish we could get new content everyday , I eagerly wait for you new videos to come out .

[@rexbear4607]

I love it cuz I'll live in Tenerife in January and February 2024 and "some kind of freedom" is what I like the most. Other than that.. I don't know... as you said - I am mostly disconnected from reality and that makes me feel bad xD

[@Ebruinus123]

Yes , I want to see the new keyboard unboxing video but what are you going to do with the other one ??

[@Heynmffc]

8:43 unironically my first thought.

[@santosh_1705]

the thumbnail of this video is so cool, man!

[@natgenesis5038]

I love software engineering to be honest Swift especially ❤

[@harshithmuthangi4420]

Hello Sir, I am currently getting into backend development but I am getting doubt on what to learn and when to learn. So I think it would help many people like me if you could make a video on backend development like a roadmap.