Why software engineering is no longer a dream job
Catherine Li
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To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit https://brilliant.org/CatherineLi You will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription if you subscribe using the link above. ----------- Remember when working in tech felt like hitting the jackpot? Free meals, lavish offsites, $2K vacation stipends, and sky-high salaries made software engineering one of the most coveted jobs in the world. But in just a few short years, that golden era has collapsed into mass layoffs, RTO mandates, AI pressure, and dwindling perks. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments. Has tech lost its soul, or is this just a reset? 📺 If you enjoyed this, check out my video on 'What I wish I knew before becoming a software engineer' → https://youtu.be/ImGdm14y-g4 📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 icon so you never miss a video on coding and productivity: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinelijs?sub_confirmation=1 🎓 Want to level up your coding skills or learn to code? Check out Scrimba: https://scrimba.com/?via=catherineli As a bonus for my subscribers, if you sign up using the link above, you'll get 20% off a Scrimba Pro subscription! 🎓 Do you have a fullstack or front end interview coming up? Sign-up to GreatFrontEnd using my link to get access to the most comprehensive front end interview questions list to make your interviews much easier: https://www.greatfrontend.com/questions/formats/quiz?fpr=catherine41 🎯 Check out my full Coding Life playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeMYzW3CLtJcVVE4OitYkcjeOcTZqn9V6&si=ZUUTwmEQNQJ003Cn 📥 Brand Collaborations: [email protected] #techjobs #softwareengineering #layoffs #techindustry #futureofwork #AI #codinglife Music I use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos Artist: Theatre Of Delays License code: S0ELTHPPUC1VPO6I Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 9IJYQC7XO7ENFQGQ Artist: Theatre Of Delays License code: XGB4K7OJWENCHPBV Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 7YZDKWVM7SEOVW3X Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: PWFWEXV9R8FAMJIF This video is sponsored by Brilliant
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