Why Software Engineering is No Longer a Dream Job

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Software engineering used to be a golden ticket. Now, even top engineers are getting laid off, replaced, or ghosted by recruiters. In this video, we break down how the industry went from million-dollar perks to AI-driven layoffs, and more importantly, what you must do to survive and thrive in today’s brutal tech job market. 👾 GET STARTED WITH CODEDEX - Use code SAJJAAD20 for 20% off! → https://www.codedex.io/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=sajjaad_khader 🚀 BREAK INTO TECH WITH SWE LAUNCHPAD Join my community of like-minded, aspiring tech professionals. Inside, you'll learn How to break Into tech with practical resources, job prep guidance, and real industry insights you won’t find in school. → https://swelaunchpad.com ✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips, and access exclusive resources to stay competitive in tech. → https://sajjaad.substack.com/ 🧑‍💻 LEARN TO CODE Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript. → https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!) 🍿 WATCH NEXT What Do Software Engineers ACTUALLY Do? https://youtu.be/iIxZrYzJJ7I ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader 🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 00:00 Software engineering is no longer a dream job 00:46 The rise of software engineering in the late '90s 02:15 The dotcom bubble bursts 03:50 How The 2008 Crash Affected Tech 04:18 The rise of web 2.0 and new opportunities 05:14 Mobile gold rush and the app store boom 06:33 The First Warning Signs of the Downfall of Software Engineering 07:35 Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tech jobs 08:55 The end of the golden era of tech 10:09 The rise of AI and its effects on the job market 11:43 Competing With The World 12:13 Why Should I Even Get Into Tech? 13:40 Key strategies to succeed in the modern job market