7 Harsh Truths About Becoming a Software Engineer

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STOP Learning to Code! (Here’s Why) You’ve probably heard that learning to code is the golden ticket to a high-paying, stress-free software engineering job in tech. Before you jump into the world of software engineering, let’s take a closer look at why the path of software engineering might not be the dream tech career you think it is. I’ll break down 7 harsh truths about being a software engineer that nobody tells you. Software engineering jobs may seem easy from the outside, but the reality is far from it. The tech industry isn’t as calm as it appears; stress can be a constant companion, with high-pressure situations and tight deadlines as a software engineer. Leet code interviews for big tech positions are brutal, and landing a software engineering job isn’t guaranteed, even for the most skilled software engineers. A significant portion of your time will be spent debugging code and solving complex problems rather than creating new features. On top of that, more people are entering the tech industry every year, which makes it increasingly difficult to stand out in the sea of software engineers. To make matters worse, AI coding tools are already automating parts of the software engineering process, adding more competition for available roles. The tech world is always evolving, and if you’re not continuously learning and adapting to new technologies, you’ll quickly be left behind. If you’re still considering software engineering, you might be surprised by what you’re actually signing up for. ⏱️Timestamp: ============== 00:00 Why SWE? 01:01 You deserve success 01:54 A stress-free job 03:01 Hiring process 03:52 Problem-solving 04:51 Tough competition 06:12 Competing with AI 07:12 Upskilling 📎 Resources: ============== ✅ FREE AI ML Roadmap Self Study Plan (16-page PDF Guide) https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube ✅ The FREE Ultimate ATS-Friendly Resume Checklist https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube ✅ Download the FREE Job Search Keyword Toolkit in a PDF file https://www.exaltitude.io/resume-handbook?utm_source=youtube ✅ The Ultimate Resume Handbook https://www.exaltitude.io/resume-handbook?utm_source=youtube ✅ FREE Interview Prep Resources https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube ✅ FREE ATS-Friendly Resume Template https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube 🎙️Other videos you might be interested in ======================== 👉https://youtu.be/8e3Yu_S28s4 👉https://youtu.be/IxwHzva9sKs 👉https://youtu.be/rYIe0aUbe14 👉https://youtu.be/kArOk8tudoM 👉https://youtu.be/t2fk26KA-30 👉https://youtu.be/b57KapzhVzs 👉https://youtu.be/NVRxfRVu9yM 👉https://youtu.be/IS2a6hkspWI 🖥️ My SETUP ======================== Laptop stand: https://amzn.to/3MPIFrR LED USB Lights: https://amzn.to/3sEZf76 Comica Vimo S MI Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/3T6wXMs Amazon Basic Tripod: https://amzn.to/3MrbTfY The full list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/exaltitude/list/3NBYWPBJ39LA7?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfexaltitude_9BS9RJSNJNBXTT94GBYW_f 📣✨Connect with me ======================== 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanklee/ ✉️ NEWSLETTE: https://www.exaltitude.io/newsletter 📲 Email for business inquiries: [email protected] 📌 Website: https://www.exaltitude.io/?utm_source=youtube I give advice for navigating your engineering career journey successfully. ⭐️About me ======================== Hi, I'm Jean, Founder of Exaltitude. I've been working in tech for the past 20 years as an engineer, an engineering manager, and a team builder. I was the 19th engineer at WhatsApp and worked with Facebook as an Engineering Manager for six years after the $19B acquisition. I'm excited to share the ins and outs of a Software Engineering career based on my experience as a hiring manager for top tech companies. Credits ======================== 🖼️ All images, graphics, and b-roll videos used in this video were sourced from Canva. I may earn a small commission for purchases made through affiliate links on this website. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue creating content for you