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    how I became a software engineer after doing so many other things 👩🏻‍💻 #softwareengineer

    how did I become a software engineer growing up I was into everything Sports Arts languages books everything but mostly I was always on my computer even when I had no internet I learned to cut at 15 so you’d probably think I knew what I wanted to do well not really I went to University for International Business and then I worked multiple jobs to pay for school I worked in marketing at a Starbucks I taught English and French I did a business internship but when class was over I ran back to my computer to code some more at one point one of my managers said that my resume being all over the place was a red flag it made me look unpredictable so a year later I switched to engineering cuz I had finally found what I wanted to do and felt good at but when I landed my first developer job I was anything but still I went from back end to front end to full stack and even picked up some design along the way this time though it was exciting cuz I was suddenly able to build anything my curiosity stopped feeling like a weakness it turned out that in Tech being curious was an advantage so if you feel lost because you love too many things lean into it you’re not broken you’re buil for this

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    4. @NaomiLaBonita on

      Sounds like me; I'm a Data Engineer and my resume has been all over as well. I still teach ESL, am a certified personal trainer, I speak Japanese, and hold a real estate license lol

    8. @myronschabe on

      The take away here is you enjoyed being on your computer and coding etc.
      I did the job for 20 years but did not enjoy it, I did it because it was a pretty guaranteed good career….I imagine it would be too hard to get into the field nowadays, and I don't think that 'guarantee' is still operative…it will be for those at the highest levels though I am sure.

    10. @farahkantor on

      woahh this is resonate with me, my curiosity brought me here and there, and I end up focusing on data and on my way to switch being data analyst

    17. @zlatin2830 on

      I was gonna be critical of your video but you know what yes you are very relatable and inspirational. I myself am all over the place with diverse CV like your also multiple passions and you video actually clears my path. Bless you and gl in futre

    24. @Srb_16 on

      I like the computer and anything related to it ,but if i start learning it at university and practice it at home is this enough to make me a good coder? Waiting your thoughts.

    37. @littlesaber398 on

      Thank you for this. I really needed it! I am also the same as you, interested in absolutely everything. So I decided to start off with Computer Science and branch out to other things once able to. I want to learn anything and everything! Computer Science is just my starting point. I don’t think having many things on your resume is a red flag, it’s more of a green flag of wanting to learn and experience. My grandpa taught me that after doing practically every job out there. He inspired me.

    38. @CodytheKing-1 on

      i am a person interested in every type of job. teaching, nursing, engineering, doctor, lawyer, accountant, programmer… but at the end of the day, i notice my main constant is i am always on the computer. i have always been good at computers, and annoyed when others bother me at the computer. that being said, all of those jobs do use their computer a lot! and i dont know how to code at all! so i'm torn. but i think if i study coding and get a job in it, i can do well. i want to do that for my self esteem as well. i have a business degree, and could quickly get a data analytics certification and job. that's my first programmer style job i think. but i apply for jobs and never get a call back! lol! help! lol!

    48. @juanqarlos94 on

      Unfortunately, not in all STEM/Engineering various interests or being curious in that way is beneficial (I feel) … at least from older generations' perspective probably 😅
      I studied Aerospace Engineering and a Master in Computational Mechanics, I've always loved design and analysis so I leaned towards the more mechanical side, but still, I am very interested in Structural Analysis AND Fluid Dynamics which are often seen as opposites in the field, so usually is like "you have to decide for one or the other", which kinda sucks 😅

    49. @setoraturaeva1197 on

      I am just wondering why tech people show their history as they have had strong connection with computers from the beginning? Is it impossible to be successful coming from absolutely no related background?

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