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Being a software engineer is awesome, but let's be real, it can be tough too. There's always something new to learn, problems to solve, and creative solutions to come up with. But, it can also get stressful and exhausting. Tight deadlines, complicated projects, long hours, and high expectations from clients and bosses can pile up. So, how do you keep things in check and make sure you're not burning out? We've got some tips and tricks for software engineers to find that sweet spot between work and life. 1. Prioritize your tasks and set realistic goals 2. Learn to say no and take regular breaks 3. Maintain a healthy lifestyle 4. Pursue your hobbies and interests 5. Spend quality time with your loved ones Being a software engineer is pretty cool—it's both rewarding and challenging. You're always learning, solving problems, and being creative. But let's be honest, it can get stressful, demanding, and tiring. Tight deadlines, tricky projects, long hours, and high expectations from clients, bosses, and users can pile up. Following these tips can help you enjoy both your personal and professional life without feeling burned out. 👉 Be sure to follow us for regular updates and stay tuned for more exciting content coming your way! #softwareengineering #worklifebalance #programmer

This morning I found myself reflecting on the incredible journey of the past year. The smile that came to my face reflected the strangers turned friends and friends turned family that I’ve had the privilege to interact with. My next thought brought an instant rush of gratitude and appreciation. Embarking on a career transition into the tech industry is no small feat, and I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Atento Capital and Robbie AI for making this journey possible. Benjamin Perrault, Matthew Malane Thank you for the guidance during my time as a Frontend intern at RobbieAI! I Thank you both for your mentorship, I know how busy you both were! 😊🙏🏾 Having graduated with a focus on Full Stack Engineering, my initial sights were narrow and set on roles that involved Full Stack Development or adjacent roles. The opportunity to lead a live Integration/Implementation of the app on-site with Robbie as an Implementation Specialist became a profound "aha" 💫moment for me. My previous roles focused on high-level planning and management. I found particular joy in being the one who uncovered problems and initiated the process to improve efficiency Configuring and installing a network of Wi-Fi cameras/router/, handling the processed data correctly, testing and recording the performance of the machine learning model, then providing ongoing tech support and monitoring the performance of the models – it was an exhilarating experience! Being the conduit of communication between real-time events, expected outcomes, and the execution of solutions brought immense fulfillment. 🚀I am now actively seeking a Full-Time Implementation role where I can leverage this unique blend of hands-on experience and skills while integrating software.🚀

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Callum Akehurst-Ryan who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Principal Test Engineer, with a background in Psychology. 🤩 Thank you Callum for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from studying Psychology, through a range of different roles leading to #tech, all the way to becoming a Principal Test Engineer (and a Dungeons and Dragons Master)! ⭐ As Callum says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "Whilst technical skills will help you to progress your career to a point, senior levels of engineering need the ability to influence others on scope, ways of working and whether something is good enough." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #agilecoach #engineeringcareers https://lnkd.in/eaDUkrgr

Most of you have been in the shoes of a Junior Software Engineer. There’s a mixture of excitement, curiosity, fear, conscientiousness, and hard work in just starting out in an industry that fascinates you. Working on architecting features, reviewing code, bug fixing… sounds familiar, right? Even though the tasks you once were responsible for seem less interesting now, the constant tangible results they produced kept you going. In their collab article, Jordan Cutler and Addy Osmani talk about the making of a Senior Engineer and what it takes to transition from a junior to a leader successfully. 𝐀𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. It is quite a mental leap, but here is some of the authors’ advice for succeeding in this new role: 🤔Use your technical experience to deeply understand the problems teams tackle. 🛠️Resist the temptation of solving issues yourself, even if faster in the short term. 🤝Structure processes and remove systemic barriers for teams to solve challenges sustainably. 💡Foster intrinsic motivation by defining guardrails while giving freedom to steer exact solutions. 🗣️Cultivate influence by building trusted relationships. It will take you further than authority could ever. 📝Set your teams up for autonomy by framing problems effectively! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫? 💙𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 #𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 💙 Jordan Cutler and Addy Osmani share their personal stories and give a voice to other engineers as well in this insightful and vulnerable article: https://lnkd.in/e4w_Ysqj

Unlock your tech career now! 🚀 Sonia Cardenas tells us that it's not just about knowing your code; it’s about thinking and figuring out tough stuff that counts when you're just starting. Enhance your skills with us at Project Ascend! 🚀 Here’s how to rock your role as an entry-level software engineer: 👨💻 Code Every Day: Jump into daily coding challenges. It’s fun and sharpens your skills fast! 🤓 Learn from Reviews: Every code review is a chance to learn. Grab tips from the pros on how to solve problems smarter. 🗂 Real Projects, Real Skills: Work on actual projects that make a difference. You’ll apply what you learn and see real results! 💻 Become a Debugging Pro: Got a bug? Learn how to squash it quickly and efficiently with our debugging tips. ✍️ Get the Basics Down: Understanding data structures and algorithms is a game changer. We’ve got the resources to help! 📚 Never Stop Learning: From online courses to hackathons, keep leveling up your skills with continuous learning. Whether you're solving tech problems or fixing your first big bug, we’re here to help every step of the way. What’s your top challenge in tech? Drop your question! 👇 #techjobs #entrylevel #techcareertips #softwareengineering #techskills #problemsolving #learncoding

“Fake it until you make it”. What do those words mean to me? From the moment I decided I was going to be a software engineer, I thought of myself as a software engineer. And there were people who tried to convince me otherwise. And I never let them stop me. And there were people who would try to say to me “oh well when you become an engineer…” But I already knew that I was an engineer. I can’t explain it. From the moment I began to do it I just knew that it was what I was born to do. I was obsessed with it. I became obsessed with it very very fast. I was thinking about it 24/7. I watched videos about it all the time, when I wasn’t doing it, and so I sussed out the big picture of the field pretty fast. I did every single thing that was available to me in my power, did everything that I possibly could. Now, I can build things. I can build things for real. I can pick up new technologies and new languages very quickly. But for me engineering was never something that I was trying out - well okay yes it was. For two months. But after that, I knew. When you know. And so for me there was no fake it til you make it. There was only: when you know, you know. And from two months of coding: I knew. And knowing, and being sure of myself, and having that inner self-assurance, has made all the difference. It has helped me to get hired really fast. It has helped me not to lose hope and to retrain when I lost my job (and by retrain I mean up skill and learn a new tech stack relevant to roles that interest me). And it has allowed me to blog and write about the process - never pretending to be more than I was - just doing what I was really doing and writing about what I really knew. Because for me there was never really any “fake it til you make it”. There was only “when you know, you know.” When you know, you know. ❤️ and what do you know you know? ❤️💙 #softwareengineering #softwareengineer

Life as a Software Engineer: A Thread 👩💻👨💻 Ever wondered what a day in the life of a software engineer looks like? 🤔 Here's a sneak peek into our world: * Morning Rituals: Coffee, code, and conquer! ☕️💻 Mornings usually start with a strong cup of coffee and diving straight into lines of code. The silent hum of the keyboard sets the tone for the day. * Problem Solving: We're the modern-day puzzle solvers! 🧩 Debugging and troubleshooting are our daily challenges. The thrill of finding that elusive bug is unmatched! 💡 * Collaboration is Key: Teamwork makes the dream work! 💼 Collaboration with fellow engineers, brainstorming sessions, and code reviews keep our projects on track. Communication skills are as crucial as coding skills! * Continuous Learning: The tech landscape is ever-evolving, and so are we! 🚀 Keeping up with the latest frameworks, languages, and tools is part of the game. Lifelong learning is our motto. * Flexibility: Remote coding or in-office marathons, flexibility is our middle name. Adapting to new environments and embracing change keeps us on our toes. * Passion Projects: Beyond the 9 to 5, many of us have passion projects. Whether it's a new app, open-source contribution, or a side hustle, coding is a lifestyle, not just a job. * Memes and Humor: Laughter is the best debugging tool! 😄 Software engineers are known for their love of programming memes and witty humor. It keeps us sane during those long coding sessions. * Work-Life Balance: It's not all about the code. Finding that sweet spot between work and personal life is essential. A healthy work-life balance keeps our creativity flowing. * Celebrating Wins: From fixing a bug to successfully deploying a project, every achievement is a cause for celebration. Small wins lead to big victories! * Community Involvement: Engaging with the tech community is part of our DNA. Whether attending meetups, conferences, or contributing to forums, we thrive on the exchange of ideas. Life as a software engineer is dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. What's your favorite part of being a software engineer? Share your thoughts! 💬 #SoftwareEngineering #TechLife #CodeLife #SoftwareDeveloper

Life of a Software Engineer in the Corporate World.... Being a software engineer may seem like a dream job from the outside, but the reality is more complex. The day-to-day grind involves constant learning, tight deadlines, and balancing multiple projects. We juggle between writing clean code, debugging issues, attending back-to-back meetings, and keeping up with the latest tech trends. The pressure to deliver while maintaining quality is real. Burnout is common, and work-life balance can be challenging. But, despite all this, we persevere. We innovate, build, and solve problems that shape the digital world. It’s tough, but rewarding. 💻 #SoftwareEngineerLife #CorporateReality #TechLife #TechLife #Coding #Programmer #WorkLifeBalance #EngineeringCulture #DeveloperJourney #TechCommunity #SoftwareDeveloper

Being a software engineer goes beyond just writing code or delivering a product—it's about embracing teamwork, fostering collaboration, and continual learning. Over the past few months, I've navigated through a multitude of challenges and made my fair share of mistakes, and each one has been a valuable lesson in self-correction and growth. As a Software Development Engineer, the role isn't solely centered on code; it involves building and innovating, collaborating seamlessly with product and design teams to enhance product efficiency and impact. In a company, virtues like patience, humility, and politeness become crucial, regardless of the circumstances. Acknowledging that we're not always right is fundamental, it's essential to actively listen to everyone's opinions before concluding. When dealing with code reviews, fear not the comments but rather the repetition of remarks on the same mistakes. Try to make a doc where you may write all the common mistakes you made in the past. Documentation plays a pivotal role; what we build today might be a distant memory a few months down the line. In a team, if someone makes a mistake, be a helping hand rather than emphasizing the error. Reflect on your past—likely, you were once in a similar situation. Knowing when to speak and when to remain silent is an art. It requires a discerning awareness of the context and the people involved. Mastering this skill enhances effective communication and contributes to a positive team dynamic. Let's continue to grow, learn, and build together in this dynamic field. Scaler Life at Scaler InterviewBit #scaler #lifeatscaler #interviewbit #SoftwareEngineering #Teamwork #ContinuousLearning