Day in the Life of a Software Engineer | Unglamorous & Realistic Work Day

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Hi friends,
It's been quite a busy season for me so wanted to document an unglamorous work day~ Life can get stressful but I've been trying to enjoy small joys - like this fall season. Anyway, I hope everyone's been well!
Best,
Jenn
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00:00 - morning routine
01:23 - sponsor
02:25 - work day
05:09 - dinner and editing
06:24 - evening meeting
07:47 - relax and chit chat
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@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

To try everything Brilliant has to offer-free-for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/JennCho . The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.

@LiberaMeFromH 6 місяців тому

Came in expecting five cuts of eating at a snack bar, and going to seminars, or the workplace gym, and instead got actual work related content. Thanks for sharing this.

@snowbird7254 5 місяців тому

Omg me too. I literally just came from a video that's a "daily life of a software engineer" but the whole video was food + unboxing a new laptop + a game day with coworkers.. like yeah that's totally their daily routine..

@toba802 3 місяці тому

@@snowbird7254well it was probably just one day. You don’t know if that’s how everyday actually is for them, since every workplace is different, so it’s important not to judge

@CapeSkill 2 місяці тому

@@toba802 ''day in the life'' usually is about your actual daily routine and how your average day looks like.

@TheMutantorange 6 місяців тому

As a software engineer it’s honestly scary how relatable this video is 😭

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

🥲

@rabeyasultanatuli1342 3 місяці тому

@TheFlexXMLG Місяць тому

yeah 😅

@TheHashCrackingSlasher 6 місяців тому

Thank you for actually showing a work day that looks realistic and stressful, and you've definitely taught me that even though things seem very difficult and stressful it is possible to make it through and sees is through to the end. Seeing that things aren't perfect all the time is honestly more relieving than I thought and it is important to remember that everyone has ups and downs and goes through difficulties so I certainly feel a lot less terrified to graduate next year...

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

appreciate the support! there definitely can be lots lows of work life balance.. but it helps build resilience for future challenges 😇

@tubbywubber 6 місяців тому

This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I think the timing could not have been better. I've been stressed at my first "adult" job which is remote and I think I needed to see another young professional not having a perfect day. It's honestly more motivating to see someone be stressed, have a bad day, and work through it to the end than to see someone whose life just seems perfect, so thank you, Jenn

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

Appreciate the kind words~ I hope you get through this stressful period as well. Adjusting to first "adult" job is a hurdle itself 🥲 but keep going! you got this :)

@tubbywubber 6 місяців тому

Definitely what I needed to hear, thank you so much!! :)

@shre9 3 місяці тому

As someone going through bad long hectic days at work, watching this is really helpful. Thank you Jen ❤

@Antody 4 місяці тому

Thank you for showing a real you and a real day of your life, it's always nice to know that sometimes there are just not so great days, but we can always push through. Keep on going!

@anniephan665 5 місяців тому

This video is so relatable, thank you! This is literally my life right now. Additionally daytime in Seattle nowadays is super short, and with the end of H2 coming fast, I think that also compounds onto the stress at this time of the year. Learning to manage expectations across stakeholders and set healthy boundaries gets easier with time and practice. It's always better to say no with good justification, than say yes and burn yourself out.

@1RC88 6 місяців тому

Thanks for sharing this! I'm a software engineer as well and some days are sooooo stressful and overwhelming so this is very realistic. When I get super stressed I just tell myself that it's temporary and every project has a finish line :)

@j_forjuejue 4 місяці тому

This is my first time watching your video. I really appreciate how you dare to show the bad side of adult working life, I know it's really tiring and stressing. Appreciate the mindset that you didn't stop filming only because it's a bad day. Keep it up the good work. If you're having a bad day, remember it's not only you and I hope this comment makes your day. Have a great day ahead dear Jenn Cho.

@meow3174 6 місяців тому

Hi Jenn! I've been a long time viewer of your channel and I just want to say that you have inspired me so much! I'm a senior in university studying CS, and I really hope to get into big tech. This honesty is so refreshing to me, and it's reassuring, since right now the job market is tough. Thank you!!

@Sam_Fu 6 місяців тому

Everything online is glamorized nowadays so that’s great you’re able to show the not so great days. It definitely takes a little bit of vulnerability to do so. There’s always going to be better days though. Keep doing what you’re doing. Love the videos! 😊✨

@toba802 3 місяці тому

Well it may be the same job but it looks different for every person depending on where they work, especially since someone may buy certain things to romanticise school or glamourise their life, so it’s important not to judge 😊

@Sam_Fu 3 місяці тому

@@toba802 No I agree. I wasn't judging.

@Sam_Fu 3 місяці тому

@@tobaboba-xk7fc No worries! :)

@FSSwede 6 місяців тому

Great insight into a realistic work day as a software engineer, there are definitely days where things get very stressful. Been going through it myself past couple weeks with a MVP for a new system that we have been working on for the past couple months, last weeks bug fixes and testing is just a huge mental drain, but things always get better :)

@derickmoncado 6 місяців тому

Unbelievably chill vlog. Love it.

@talitastivalli9394 2 місяці тому

it’s really refreshing to see a real routine and a real situation, so thanks for sharing even the stressful parts!!! also, howl’s soooo cute and i love how talkative and playful he is 🥺🩷

@douglasvinicius6969 6 місяців тому

Hi Jenn !! Thank you for showing us the reality of life, as you said, working in technology is often romanticized and you need to know that there are two sides like everything in life

@Atharav7 6 місяців тому

It's my first time seeing howl this active like in all other videos he was just staring or sitting in the background but in this video his natural instinct woke up 😂.....btw howl is soo beautiful

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

thank you! he's actually so active and vocal in general. im glad i got to capture his other side too 🤣

@tinalouisechen 6 місяців тому

You got this Jenn! You got this!! ❤

@petrov3190 3 місяці тому

Finally someone to show the more realistic "day in the life" video. Although I'm working in IT, I know exactly how you feel. Just relax and keep pushing, turn the negative thoughts into positive. Good luck!

@meghasharma9262 6 місяців тому

OHHHHHH one more video! Let's go!

@brightside5586 6 місяців тому

great transparency with showing the other side of the tech industry. Keep the vids coming

@aurorealie560 5 місяців тому

i love that you're so authentic

@roryroopa 6 місяців тому

Howl is a cutie! 💜 Loved this vlog. Thanks for showing the unglamorous side of tech jobs (been there before). Seems like you have the right mindset and approach to get you through the busy times. Respect.

@spearb8104 Місяць тому

i love how you show your day like this cuz sometimes i don’t have time to work out too and i feel bad about it. thank you for sharing 💋💋

@punyarao5665 3 місяці тому

such a calming vlog thankyou so much i was super stressed but after watching ur vlogs im happy

@heaviedee 6 місяців тому

Your kitty is so cute and is just like mine ha. Very vocal when he wants something. Also, I appreciate seeing a realistic day from you! I think a lot of us prefer to see real work days and all the motions that go with it. You are one of my new favorite channels to watch! I hope the rest of this week goes well for you and is less stressful! :)

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

thank you, really appreciate all the kind words~ 🫶🏻

@ryankbr 6 місяців тому

i just got into big tech as a SWE intern (in the seattle area too)! 😊 a huge part of it honestly was the motivation and inspiration i found from your videos, so thank you! definitely one of my fav youtubers & role models:) hoping i can will myself to make vids of my own soon enough :>

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

best of luck with the internship!

@ChillWDyl Місяць тому

i do appreciate the transparency, i am currently in school for engineering and using these types of videos to get a glimpse of what i am getting myself into. so thank u

@Sakura-zu4rz 6 місяців тому

I haven't had any fun lately, 😭 so it was fun. You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.

@DeltaXML_Ltd 5 місяців тому

Appreciate the honesty! Amazing video idea.

@Billy33753 6 місяців тому

Love the Morning routine

@AlessandraAleluia 6 місяців тому

Thank u so much for sharing this "not so glamour side" of working in tech. I have bad days in my tech company too and I think we need to normalize it more. Especially being a woman, we often work on cycles every month so we need to be gentle with ourselves 💕 edit: HOWL IS SO CUTE

@brianruizy 6 місяців тому

Hope you can overcome the challenges, Jenn! Thanks for sharing this side. 8:32 Agreed, sometimes I procrastinate filming waiting for a "better" day.

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

Appreciate the support Brian! It's validating to know we share similar experiences 🥹

@givolimyerukim 5 місяців тому

thank you for this realistic day in a life, good style of video!

@gastronomee_ 3 місяці тому

in love with the way you tell stories. hoping to emulate this.

@draws9533 6 місяців тому

I loved this realistic side. Thanks for sharing that. Also your channel seems so interesting, I'm quite happy that I stumbled upon it

@bellabernadette6787 5 місяців тому

Thank you for making this one 😊

@corpuzone 6 місяців тому

Your morning routine to your kitty to your office was beautifully planned. Looks like you got this your intelligent and passionate in your career. Wow you still working extended hours even coming home. Those are my next headphones by Sony I have the older xm3 which are still great but for conference calls I want those! Keep up the awesome work 🙂

@ladycastro1016 6 місяців тому

Thanks for sharing this! Your cat is so cute ❤

@LiquidJay 6 місяців тому

Not sure how I came across your videos ... but totally dig them!! Thanks for sharing!

@crazyholy4198 2 місяці тому

your video give me lots of casual , so thank you and have a nice vocation!

@khawlalakhdiri9917 6 місяців тому

love how genuine it is

@OisheeSJT 2 місяці тому

OMG your cat is soooo adorable!!! And I can see he loves you so much❤❤❤

@lauraduarte6480 6 місяців тому

keep going at it! your videos are one of my favs so thank you for pushing through and showing us the reality of a modern business woman!! you are definitely an insperation

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

appreciate the kind words! 💗

@aidadeilami9416 Місяць тому

It was one of the best videos that I recently watched. Thank you :)))

@jameshizon4861 6 місяців тому

Ya I'm currently working with Amazon as client - feel it working alone and interesting to see ppl with work meetings at 8pm but in different country.

@ifatsharmin2469 5 місяців тому

I like your videos so much. Howl is so cute. Can you please make a separate vlog on him? Like about his healthcare, neutering and how he spends time home alone.

@peaches7627 27 днів тому

its glamorous the way u handle stress ,new challenges everyday its thrilling

@AlejandroMartinez-tc2dd 4 місяці тому

This is for sure a realistic software engineer work day, as SWE we deal with tons of things daily that usually we just show the bright side to others. Thanks for sharing. P.S. Loved your cat’s named.

@highyielddividendinvestor 6 місяців тому

Awesome as usual 👍

@regachoaliyahkhaet6577 6 місяців тому

i am currently a first-year computer science student and you motivatee me sooo muuuch

@vloginnwithekom8326 6 місяців тому

Awesome video! You got this

@xmz932 6 місяців тому

Gain strength every time I watch your videos! Hope you are healthy and happy！

@romysv 5 місяців тому

you just gained a new susbcriber, not a dev but also work in tech and love seeing other women who have similar jobs.

@MaybeLily1234 Місяць тому

Thank you for the realistic content. I have started a corporate job and while other bloggers may mean to be aesthetic, the glamourization made it unrelatable for me, whereas this one I felt very connected with

@DexterMag-aso 4 місяці тому

This is a candid glimpse into the authenticity of your profession! It instantly connects with the transformative teachings I gained from my lifecoach Lisa Haisha during a retreat in the Philippines. Both your genuine portrayal and her insightful guidance inspire greatness in embracing the unfiltered reality of professional life. Cheers to the beauty of authenticity and the continuous journey towards personal growth

@sabrinasalsabila8359 2 місяці тому

hello, sweetheart. i just bumped into your video. thank you for sharing the realistic part of working in tech industry. im also a worker in tech industry and i can relate to how you feel in the video because everyday is just another stressful day :") the thing about working in this industry that it's not always glamorous and fun. stressful days when we have so much on our plates do exist. whatever it is, i hope you always find a few relaxing time to recharge everyday. watch your favorite drama, pamper yourself, and play with howl! sending you so much love and support!

@tess12331 6 місяців тому

You got this! 💪🏼 Also, we need more Howl content 😻

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

he needs his own channel lol

@Atharav7 6 місяців тому

Yaayyyyyyy.... new video is up

@BigJoeyGomez Місяць тому

Thank you so much for sharing this day in your life, despite having more stress and less glamour than others. This feels more like slice of life than many of the “day in the life…” videos. Not to say that every ‘realistic’ day would be like this one, but more so that days like this are part of reality in SWE life.

@smileondreamer 3 місяці тому

Thank you for sharing 💗✨️🙏🏻

@Jibril_Abdulkadir 6 місяців тому

Very relatable vid great vlog 🔥🩵

@evelynavilesherrera1605 Місяць тому

You are my inspiration because it must be said that there are very few less women in engineering. It's very rare to see girls in this world(you know engineering) and i'm glad to have found you, already a faithful follower.

@StyleTrick 6 місяців тому

Understand these feels! Have had a lot of those days recently, AWS can be demanding at times!

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

hope you find time to reset and destress from all the demanding days!

@PaolettaGe 4 місяці тому

I'm a software engineer too and I feel the same everytime I go to the office. It's nice to meet the teammates but I lose a lot of time commuting and at the end of the day I don't have time to do anything, just eat and some relax

@kenbales9837 6 місяців тому

Cats or dogs always have a way to make your day better.

@nobody-ho3oq 6 місяців тому

good luck !

@WilliamMontero-fq3uh 6 місяців тому

Howl´s vibing heavy before go to bed....😅😅😅..... Amazing video by the way Jenn..

@jovannysanchez 6 місяців тому

Watching video in the middle of my unglamorous & realistic work day. Hopefully Q4 chills out more towards the end!

@chuckfaber7521 6 місяців тому

Relate to the needing alone time at lunch. lol. Also the 8pm meetings with people in Asia.

@bin4ry_d3struct0r 6 місяців тому

Howl is adorable!

@nitishvobilisetti4640 5 місяців тому

this video is so real. still can't wait till I graduate tho

@user-el1hd3iz6m 8 днів тому

Best wishes to you that you won't get burnt out like me. Some nosy 3rd tier advice: Don't buy what you don't need (don't go revenge spending) and try to save as much as you can for if or when you truly do get burnt out, you at least get the luxury to buy the time to ride out the burnt pain and self reflect to discover what you're missing all this time. Do note, I still haven't found my answer, so apologies that I don't have more to share.

@flamingopro_player3340 2 місяці тому

You look on every video so chill :DD

@kathleeny899 6 місяців тому

I love your kitty! So handsome. I hope it got better for you

@patmarek1222 Місяць тому

"hello world" that is such a nice touch lol

@swterao 6 місяців тому

I am a simple person, when people mentioned "reply 1988" I have to comment loool That's a nice show. Also, fighting for Q4!

@evan6568 5 місяців тому

I saw South Lake Union, in Seattle. A LOT of tech there. Not a fan of Seattle, but that area is really pretty!

@bagaswahyuillahi6009 6 місяців тому

Wow finally Realistic Work Day vlog *Woke up at 08:00 AM* So i guess my work is not realistic, because i have to woke at 06:00 AM

@scsc812 6 місяців тому

where is your white button down shirt from? love it!! thanks for sharing your day in the life with us

@imjenncho 6 місяців тому

it's from Sezane!

@lontarian2228 6 місяців тому

I still don't get companies sending people to the office. Stand-up is through a video-conference and for the rest, the office seems quite empty. Same as the place where I work (IT as well). Almost totally empty and most people don't want to be on those Agile rooms anymore. Most guys are going to the office and isolate themselves to avoid being bothered by the rest. I really prefer WFH.

@Savage-bd3rk 6 місяців тому

hopefully it changes as leadership ages out

@Marinate305 6 місяців тому

Is that a company owned MacBook or yours? Also, interested to know the specs. Finally Q4 is usually busy, especially with moratorium.

@athabongileR 6 місяців тому

Please extend the duration of your vlogs

@narvalblue4916 2 місяці тому

your cat is so cute, I loved him🥰

@kamertonaudiophileplayer847 5 місяців тому

It's a very good approach to do a code review before every commit. But sometimes our team members are not very active in the review phase. Do you have any technique to encourage them to be more active?

@SuperAvocadoo 3 місяці тому

Honestly, your "bad days" at work is just normal days for me

@oversocialized601 4 місяці тому

Hey, are you exercising? It's essential to keep anyone healthy, especially if one has a sedentary lifestyle. Keep well! xoxo

@onguyen9742 6 місяців тому

I really love your video. You make me love study English. Oh my god. Thank you very very very much. Love

@LameCarrot 5 місяців тому

Usually what are the working hours in the US for tech field? In Singapore, it is from 9am to 6:30pm and it usual takes 1h30mins to travel. Noticed the commute time for you seems pretty short.

@katsuhikou666 5 місяців тому

4:14 I love how she knows and feels that it's gonna hit like a truck

@KulwantSingh-xr4si 6 місяців тому

It was just like that night in the alley, Alfred. The closeness of the walls, the gunfire. It seems I've been trying to stop those two bullets all my life. It’s a fool's dream, Alfred. Sometimes I think I should just be done with it.

@ArmyLover-nc9gr 6 місяців тому

you've definitely doing hard work for your peacefull life.I watching your video everyday form INDIA . Your are such a good person 🥰😍🤩😘(Gaurav is here)

@ganeshlakshmanan3391 3 місяці тому

Not sure why YT recommended me this video. Does this schedule sound relaxing? 07:15 am Wakey wakey 08:22 Board the train 09:10 Start work 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Resume work 15:00 Tea 15:15 Resume work 18:50 Leave office 19:50 Back home 21:30 Login and finish pending tasks 22:30 Logout 23:15 Bed time.😂

@Logical-yf3wz 3 місяці тому

your commute looks so peaceful, what country is this?

@34567600 6 місяців тому

Jenn Cho I love your uploads ♥ You are living your best life , I wish I was you instead of me 😢

@subin-bk4if 6 місяців тому

Can you tell me what product you use for bidet and air purifier??

@meklavier4664 5 місяців тому

I am from singapore, when I first went to work in California in 2001(before 9/11), it blew my mind that my colleagues are eating Chips for lunch. I was totally flabbergasted.