Working Remotely From Berlin

[@richardholguin3481]

What I like about this guy is how realistic his videos are, he's not trying to be a Cacey Neistat a truly, simple day of a remote dev. Great work dude.

[@Modj-j5m]

Most volgers do, the background music and time lapses. Time lapses are ridiculous unless there is a relevant context to use them. Most volgers just imitate. I'm not referring to Jack Wright. Other lazy volgers. Jacks vlogs are good. He still can't cook. He's a good bloke can gather from his material.

[@piratemin_vr]

I don't think Jake realises how funny his cooking videos are. Proper dry humour the way only Brits know how to do.

[@Modj-j5m]

Refer to my input. Yes can't cook yet. He's a nice guy you could have an intelligent conversation with and a few pints.

[@Ginanity]

This is how my 8-year old cooks pasta.

[@melobug4265]

I bet he is very smart at work hahahah

[@OG10]

Is it just me or does watching this guys video make you just want to a bit of extra work on your projects? - I like how he doesn't moan about work load, enjoys life and fits his tough sprints around the work. Nice work man please continue to upload

[@erdmax_]

Monzo sounds like an awesome company to work for. Moreover, they're lucky to have you! :) I've just graduated and am due to start as a software engineer at a company in Belfast. Definitely nervous, but I'm trusting in God to bring it to pass.

[@user-kn7fm1jm2y]

Been waiting for a new update! Half an hour? Dropping everything else for this. ❣️

[@LorenzoBravi]

Nooooooooooo, you have to put past inside water only when it start to boil, not before. 😅. The video is nice 👍.

[@ufookoro1]

What a relief to see another video of yours. It has been a while. Hope to see more of your carefully put together videos. Very articulate and understandable. Keep up the good work at Monzo

[@93dssagar]

Came from work and immediately left everything and watched the whole video. It was good tbh and the music is ❤️. We need more of Monzo videos :)

[@Nickster7]

I can't stop cracking up at "what's the singular of spaghetti? Spaget?" 😂😂😅

[@paulhanson1600]

It's actually spaghetto I remember from Italian classes, not that anyone would ever refer to one piece of spaghetti!!!

[@BelligerentStyle]

The best cooking show on KZbin

[@mmmarmalade]

I've been watching your videos since before you graduated from Cambridge, and it's really quite funny to see such a consistent trend of questionably (un)prepared meals. Love you, thank you, and please please please for the love of everything good in this world remember to stir the pasta while it's cooking.

[@jiyeonkwon4890]

I am so happy to see this in my recommended list Welcome back! And working from Berlin sounds amazing

[@samu10k91]

how does one goes 25 (?) years without ever opening a jar of pesto 😂😂

[@stephfh]

Especially when you've a been at uni before. Pasta and some sort of pesto is one of the student standard meals (at least here in Germany). :D

[@JordannGeorge]

im getting to that point of having never opened a jar of pesto. i don't think i've ever eaten it before. i used tomato sauce with pasta.

[@Trihawk7]

I'm 21 in uni but never tried it lol

[@everistusolumese9350]

What is pesto?

[@almostanengineer]

I'm 32, spent 6 years working in commercial catering and I've still never opened a jar of pesto 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@cjay2]

Jake, you're the only person of whom I could sit and watch a video of 33 minutes, and it feels like 15 min and over too soon, when it's finished.

[@mengmenghu2649]

me too.

[@katzekari]

Yayyy!!! Another video! Glad to see what you’re up to again!

[@TheOisannNetwork]

I just came home from work and now I am watching you work. Nice.

[@hollym2328]

YESSS IMPROMPTU COOKING WITH JAKE 😊

[@lukee386]

Boil the water, wait for it to reach a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and stir. Set a timer for 9 mins. Drain and serve

[@joshuascurr9062]

Hello Internet is a great podcast, as is Cortex (both feature CGP Grey as a host). One more relevant to developers is Developer Tea, which is a quick podcast about working as a developer.

[@arjunraja9445]

Thanks for the suggestions 👍

[@nieznanybyt1065]

You could give an another chance to Warsaw but this time go there either spring or early autumn (summer may be good too but it’s very hot sometimes) and rent an apartment on the west side of Wisla (river), best somewhere around the city center (or at least close to metro station). There are many co-work spaces, cafes with an excellent WiFi connection. That’s a really good place to work for a freelance programmer (or just someone who has to get work done outside the office)

[@zhouzimeng1]

"In our time" broadcasted by the BBC is quite nice

[@michaelhartmann8440]

The totally life-changing singular form is "spaghetto" ...

[@paulhanson1600]

Yes for some reason I remember that from my Italian lessons!!

[@brak51]

Loved the video, as always you make things interesting, entertaining and something I can relate to. Thanks Jake

[@twat240]

Your KZbin banner still says 'new video every friday'...think it needs updating lmaoo

[@poppyblofeld8895]

More podcast recommendations for you: - Kermode on Film - The Adam Buxton Podcast - Hello Internet - Making Sense with Sam Harris - The BBC's Reith Lectures - Reasonable Beef - In Our Time - Cortex [this podcast in particular has an emphasis on productivity and tech, so it might be right up your alley; it's also (like Hello Internet) got CGP Grey on it]

[@einsteinisbae27]

Sucks that the weather in Berlin was so poor. Thanks for sharing your experience there! I'm doing an internship in the area this summer and I am loving it.

[@---nw9qu]

Love this series!

[@bluehatbrit]

"Science Vs" is a good podcast. I enjoy that the episodes are short and you can dip in and out as they don't relate to each other at all. Each one is a bite sized topic, you can choose interesting ones simply from the title.

[@romankuznietov260]

It seems that you are really enjoying this trip while thinking about a new work environment. You look very happy at such moments! I think I understand you well in this

[@JaredNaude]

Nice to see another video Jake! Here are some podcast recommendations: *Economics:* Wall Street Journal Minute Briefing, Planet Money, The Indicator *Tech:* This Week in Tech, VergeCast, Waveform, *Design / Other:* 99% Percent Invisible, Stuff You should Know, Reply All, The Joe Rogan Experience *InfoSec:* Dark Net Dairies, Risky Business, Paul's Security Weekly, Smashing Security, Hack Naked News, Cyber *News:* Up First, It's Been a Minute, BBC Minute

[@kelseybuttery5146]

Jake I don’t know how you’re such a smart guy but yet you struggle to make some pesto pasta 😂

[@sya8109]

Red Rose Every genius has a weakness.

[@triton62674]

Jake: "It can get a bit repetitive if I do this every week" Channel banner: "NEW VIDEOS EVERY FRIDAY!"

[@Huy-ed2re]

Not far too much context :) actually I'm very grateful that you've made these videos. I was working for a bank last year and moving data around. It's great to know how it's done somewhere else. Anyway, watching this, I can reflect on my own habits. And it looks like I need to go outside and work out a bit, instead of just sitting home and thinking how to solve abstract problems. Thanks, Jake!

[@Neylena]

loved the lofi chill music in this!

[@phaZZi6461]

that robot said: "Hallo, hallo! Schön Sie begrüßen zu dürfen." which translates into: "Hello, Hello! Nice to meet you." :D

[@itsreallyimportantman]

Really enjoyed this Jake - keep'em coming when you can!!

[@SoEngineered]

Software engineering daily is a great podcast for you Jake

[@karlforster4892]

Just watched this today. Best podcast ever, shagged Married annoyed with Chris Ramsey. You will not be disappointed.

[@adamtak3128]

Your monthly eating out bill must be huge haha.

[@telanos2492]

Stuff you missed (or at least didn't vlog about) in Berlin: 1) Visiting the DDR museum; 2) trying a currywurst. Podcasts to listen to: 1) Hello Internet; 2) Cortex - Note: Hello Internet is more casual, Cortex is more productivity oriented. Destinations for future working holidays: 1) Spain (Barcelona or Madrid) - avoid summer; 2) Stockholm - I think its atmosphere matches well with your personality.

[@marianouvalle895]

Nice vlog! gald to have you back

[@shashu1999]

Somehow your vlogs are very calming

[@brookrichardson1373]

By far the best podcast series that has ever been produced in In The Dark by APM Reports.

[@ElaLisondra]

Living vicariously my software engineer dream through you and your videos!

[@josephcho9086]

Stuff You Should Know is one of my go-to podcasts. They pick a random topic and talk about it (ex: The History of Soda). I'd recommend starting at like episode 30+ because their early episodes are a bit rough imo.

[@deeeeeds]

I know this is super old but pro-tip: before traveling to places with poor WiFi where you may need to be working, spin up a "micro" instance on your cloud provider. They cost

[@brandont7718]

Thing everyone is complaining about: the pasta Thing I’m not complaining about: Jake in his boxers 😂

[@maverickmadison7392]

Jake the best, keep posting Jake :)

[@alessandromaistrello4658]

Hei man!!!! Water need to boil before put the pasta in!!! Love ❤️ your video but I would never taste your pasta 😂😂

[@DanielPierce]

Dan Carlins Hardcore History is also a great podcast, but you’ve gotta love history, the episodes are 4 plus hours each.

[@JoaoDuraes]

Great vlog as usual! Could you link the article you mention about being more productive? Cheers!

[@driziiD]

@Jake Wright 1, are you guys self-hosting kafka? 2, yeah, Cassandra doesn't support a CDC connector right?

[@gauravojha7281]

I always wait for your vlog and they're getting better and better everyday. Please try to decrease the gap between the uploads ; one video a week maybe.

[@MrSammotube]

You should get a roll of magic whiteboard - they just stick to the wall using static and you can use normal whiteboard pens on them.

[@gloriajoaquim2344]

please do some videos often maybe one everyweek. love your videos.

[@alexnh502]

nothing looks fun more than watching you cook Jake :)

[@michael8815]

the thing i loved most about berlin when i visited was the wall art and i like that you've captured that in your video. it's really stunning. 17:13 who sets a meeting for 5pm?! i'm packing up at 5

[@jorybennett5932]

"As much as I'd like to be, I'm really not a mornings person". Join the club! 😀

[@thegremlin9876]

it is really fun to see you struggle with cooking and knowing that i would probably burn teh building down

[@simonarcher1510]

Nice to see that you use the Go Playground too! Yes, it’s helpful!

[@vybhavab]

I have four main podcasts that I listen to. The Ground Up show (mattdavella.com/podcast) helps with understanding how to organize your life and live it up, The College Info Geek Podcast ( collegeinfogeek.com/cast/) helps with learning more about things I can do to work more efficiently and have a more productive life. The two others are programming podcasts just to learn more about different languages and new concepts. They are, Changelog (changelog.com/podcast) and Command Line Heros (www.redhat.com/en/command-line-heroes) Hope these help!

[@jaykay6249]

Yes. A 33 minute video I can watch in parts.

[@ShaylaFrahm]

Please do more videos! Love the life of videos

[@kevidimitrisceci8096]

Do an exactly same video again please.I really enjoy it.

[@leandrov.3941]

1. Let boil the water. 2. Put salt into the water. 3. Put the spaghetti into the water and let them cook. 4. Add the souce you want to the spaghetti. Finally you can enjoy them! ;)

[@rockeyrocket1224]

I just adore spending time with you Jakey. Shame you didn't find you a local young German fop to take out to dinner, unless you are being faithful to Claudio. There comes a day when it's not as easy to pickup a new friend while on vacation.

[@svj9933]

I am a university student currently studying computer science and watching your videos motivates me to complete my university work so I can get the same/similar opportunities like you do.

[@undisclosedmusic4969]

I like the notion of asserting the validity of a meal. Did you write a test before eating? When working remotely I guess I prefer continuous (meal) delivery...

[@ShouvikMukherjee-ishouvik]

We have a similar workflow for our tech and product teams and I personally follow a very similar routine working from home.

[@almostanengineer]

15:39 Oooooh, A C64! I learnt to program on that thing! 😍

[@CupOJoeX]

Best thing to do (that somehow works) when cooking spaghet is placing a wooden spoon across the top of the open pot. This keeps it from boiling over. It's magic, I swear.

[@tkerby91]

Here are my podcast recommendations: Desert Island Discs - Really cool interviews by the BBC (Stephen Fry, Brian Cox, Tom Hanks etc) Joe Rogan podcast - Cool guests also Feel better live more - Podcast about all aspects of health and how to optimise yourself The Minimalists

[@ruyperez8276]

Hello Jake. Do you know the difference between computer science and engineering (specialization: information and computer engineering) at Cambridge?

[@yuh_lentina]

when in germany, dont go to netto, aldi or lidl - go to Edeka or Rewe, those are the better supermarkets, and they arent that much more expensive

[@alexjohnson8652]

Gotta respect a dude who is brazen enough to walk around youtube in his boxers

[@DougMacAskill]

“My Dad Wrote A Porno” is a hilarious podcast. Definitely recommend.

[@DanielPierce]

99% invisible is one of my favorite podcasts

[@rickyjoebobby1]

jake update pls mate, any new work stuff, new learning etc

[@michelbliek_2148]

Love your videos! Nice, calm and relaxing. Next time go to Amsterdam😘

[@MrWARRIORMONKS]

I live in Berlin too. Maybe come drop by N26 on Monday morning and say Hi to your competitors? I'll show you round the office. ;)

[@samu10k91]

lol this vlog was filmed in february or march

[@MrWARRIORMONKS]

@@samu10k91 makes sense with the weather...kind of.

[@isnerdy]

We also have a local chain called Burgermeister here in San Francisco, though I doubt it's any relation to the one in Berlin.

[@timo9758]

Cooking with Jake again 😏

[@joshuascurr9062]

We definitely need more of them

[@ElJackador]

You have office doggos, I need to work there so bad

[@happydays563]

Hey Jake, love the content! Would there be any chance of you showing your process for designing solutions for problems as a back end developer? Would be really interesting to see how you go about it at an industry standard :) Even if you have any references at all that would be great! :)

[@ron5948]

5:11 ever looked into datalog, it's much more beautiful than SQL (structured query language) or map reduce like querying languages. In general logic programming for DSLs (Domain Specific Languages) appears to be a sweet spot, difficult to make it general purpose though. Pssht ron don't shpill all the beans 🫛🫘 all OUR beans wat? Ye! 5:11

[@mingzw0913]

I listen to DND podcast a lot and tbh, it has been so great. The one I am currently listening to is called Not Another DND Podcast, aka NADDPOD.

[@justluc8556]

the cooking part was hilarious omg haha

[@AdaOnlinePosts]

Didn’t understand any of that coding stuff but the aesthetic of your vlogs is amazing and relaxing. Keep up the good work!

[@TristanBailey]

Jake: feel better go over to watch “Claire and Brad make doughnuts part 1-3” on Bon Appetite and see even great cooks can do bad cooking day

[@Ghc902]

If the bubble starts overflowing and you have no hands, blow into it. The cold air will make it shrinks instantly. You can also put a metal spoon or any cold object across the opening of the pan, so when the bubble reaches the cold object it shrinks back in. Also put some salt into the water when boiling any food will help whichever flavouring you use after get inside the food better. #TeachJakeHowToCook

[@BrendanMetcalfe]

Cool vid man!

[@armycook2368]

I am a fan of your videos. I am developer and work from home about 10 days a month. How do you deal with distractions like watching youtube video or needing to attend to household chores?

[@fermincasaubon7423]

You have to start doing videos as long as this one!

[@ompandey5356]

1:43 you need to do “foo foo” here Jake.

[@majorqueros6812]

I quite like listening to "No dumb questions" With Destin from smarter every day and Matt from 10 minute Bible hour. Otherwise "Hello internet" is also pretty good with Brady Haran (computerphile, 60 symbols, etc.) and CGPGrey.

[@kursatyakupkukul7670]

Hey Jake, was this your first alone trip?

[@metalalive2006]

looking nice about working remotely & living in Berlin ! I'm also interested with remote software jobs, something which is not very common in my country. :(

[@rampage14x13]

What was the song at 11:00? Good video btw really enjoyed it very relaxing, nice to see what industry is like since im going into my final year of uni

[@rorkycorky]

Jake - I think I noticed you using Notion during a previous meeting at Monzo. Is that the company provided note taking app or a personal preference? And any tips or hacks on how it helps your productivity? Thanks.