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7 Harsh Truths About Becoming a Software Engineer

By Jean Lee 8:20 16,355 views on YouTube Watch on YouTube
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 …
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