Day in the Life of an Amazon Software Engineer | Life after Layoffs, Working at the Spheres
Hi everyone,
Welcome back to another work day vlog~ I know it's been a while since my last one and if you're new here ~welcome~ I work as a backend software engineer based in Seattle.
With the recent mass layoffs in the tech industry, it was frankly a very anxious and stressful period so it didn't feel right to film. Especially since I was seeing a lot of talented individuals being impacted within my own team/org. There was a lot of uncertainty and there still are but I'm in a much better place!
I hope you enjoy this quick work day vlog. Thank you for your support~
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[Timestamps]
00:00 Morning Routine
02:20 Commute to Office
02:56 Daily Stand Up/Code
03:46 Backlog Grooming
04:38 Lunch at Spheres
05:37 More Coding
06:17 Evening Routine
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LOVE these vblogs from female Software Engineers (and I'm already a Frontend engineer!). Might be a simple video but you could be inspiring other girls to get into the tech industry, keep going!
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you! this is the reason why i started yt 💖
@light8030
Жыл бұрын
@@imjennchothank u❤😊🙏🌷
@Tezah89
Жыл бұрын
I am one of the girls interested in tech and LOVE seeing women in tech 🧡
@lkk_lkl
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, she is inspiring me so much 💗
i'm currently studying cs in uni so this inside look from someone "similar" to me was super cool to see! the open work spaces seem so nice and ur cat is sho cute omg 😭
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you! best of luck at uni~~
So good to see your vlog again Jen! ❤
I am so happy that you survived the layoff. Sorry about your teammates who got laid off.
@AK255.
Жыл бұрын
Idk about this one Lol
@angelachanelhuang1651
Жыл бұрын
Who got laid off?
@wmhfv992
10 ай бұрын
@@angelachanelhuang1651 A ton of people at a lot of tech companies like Google, Amazon, Salesforce, and more. It's been all over the news for the past 2 years.
@SYDAirlineEnthusiast
9 ай бұрын
They hire off those who are less efficient. Judging from her videos, she finishes her work within a couple of hours, which is why she is still employed. The layoff is not over though. It is still happening as we speak.
Loving ur vlogs. I also work in the tech industry (software qa engineer) . Seeing how u balance everything is very motivational. you're beautiful and your cat is cute!!
This is so relaxing to watch! And I totally get it with life after layoffs
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rosh! I hope all is well :)
love this video Jenn! happy you didn't weren't impacted by the layoffs but it's still very anxiety-inducing and stressful regardless. hope you're taking care of yourself!
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you 💖 hope you’re taking care of yourself too!
@imshulei
Жыл бұрын
王姐 你好
Love this !! I’m a beginning coder and I love seeing this ur day in the life content ❤
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thanks Sarah! i hope your coding journey is going well💗
Loving your videos since the first! Waiting for a desk tour video 🙂
Always love seeing your videos and your dinner date is super adorable as always!
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💖
So basically u have 1 hr to 'relax' before u have to go to bed if u want to get that 8 hrs sleep... how is this living?
You’ve just inspired me to keep going in this tech industry
Waited for a vlog from you. Thank you
I love your videos! Keep up good work Jehn :)
Nice video editing style! The aesthetic is beautiful 🤩
So sorry to hear about the layoffs. Unfortunately it's becoming so common these days in the tech industry.
Change of scenery helps me debug haha. Awesome vid, cat, and food recs
Relaxing . Aesthetic . Inspiring Great Job!
OMG gurll you're slaying! This video was so well made I thought you had a million subs! Keep working at it gurlll you'll be up there in no time! P.s. you're pretty xoxo
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words~~
Beautiful as always 🥰
SWE here also, love that you actually showed yourself getting work done and not just office perks. I get that same kimchi from Costco, it's pretty good. I never tried making kimchi fried rice, I think I'll try it tonight with my leftover RightRice.
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope the kimchi fried rice turns out good 😋
@Chi_di
Жыл бұрын
It was so yummy! 🤍
I love that brown sugar oat creamer, so good!
hi jenn! I just found your channel and i love how calming your intros and your voice is! Also, i think its so fun that you convinced your manager to start your stand up later. I am not a morning person at all, i wish i could convince my profs to start later too haha :D
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
hi sarah, thank you! my goal this year is to become a morning person, but it's difficult so far 🥲
this is kind of cool to see because i do work in the building right over next to the spheres :D
Hey Jen, glad to see you're hanging in there 😌
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you! Hope everything is going well with you too 😊
Hi ! Your vlogs are amazing and inspire me because the layoffs desmotivate me because actually i study CS im Uni, and it made me question my choice
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you! it’s a difficult time in the industry at the moment but don’t let it demotivate you and your studies :) it’s still a great career path!
ur blogging skills r just sooo amazing...... keep it up......🤗
Even tho this is a simple video its super inspiring for me (as a tech student just starting).
Nice, from Brazil watching you!!
hello! i totally can relate with not being able to start new shows after modern family. for weeks i had just been rewatching episodes bc i loved it so much 😫 the only show that got me out of it is the show Scrubs. its hilarious and so well written in my opinion. i love love the characters and their stories! i hope you'll like it too
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
I’ve found a new kdrama to watch as well but modern family will always be a go to
@nicolelong2709
Жыл бұрын
I loved Modern Family, I’ve found these similar and really good…The Goldbergs, American Housewife, and one of my absolute favorites is The Middle.
I love your kitty😼and video at all thank u so much❤
It’s nice that you get to change up the work scene from AM to PM.
❤️ Love from india 🇮🇳. You are creating amazing vlog content and you looks pretty good in every vlog.
Good Video! I'm sure you will find something better!
loving the videos as always! just wondering, are you planning any kind of code-related or coding workflow-related content on your channel?
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
It’s crossed my mind a few times but not quite sure 🤔
Hi Jenn, thanks for positive vlogs, I would like to know what kind of keyboard do you use in your daily life coding. One that has the colorful keys on it seems very good one.
This inspires me to finish my career as a systems engineer :)
I have found your blogs just recently and i really enjoy them 😊 Can you share your backpack brand please(I've been looking for one feels like for ever)?
Hey Jen! I'm getting into coding but have mild cerebral palsy do you have any type of code per minute quota well you're at work?, that's the only two things I'm really worried about Is typing quotas and how math heavy is it
Glad you survived the layoffs! Keep up the great content! It’s definitely a contrast to the PIP culture purported on Blind
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
Hey Jenn! What keyboard do you have in this video? I love it!!
My return offer got delayed 6 months. I really wanted to come back to the office this May. I miss my time at Amazon Doppler building during my internship.
Halt and Catch Fire is a great series. It's also computer nerd friendly.
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you! i'll add it to my list~
Just wanted to ask this question . As an engineer do u get enough leisure time and holidays so u can go on trips?
Glad you weren’t impacted, and congrats on the new apartment!!
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
thank you 😇🙏🏻
What is the size and resolution of the monitors you have at your office desks in the video? Thanks.
Glad to hear you survived the layoffs! Gotta admit, I was very jealous to hear your stand ups are at 10. mine are at 8:45 :)
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
That's too early! Even 9:30am was too early for me lol
@firefistmight2821
Жыл бұрын
@@imjenncho 🤣🤣 enjoy the good life!
@Micha-bp5om
Жыл бұрын
Mine at 9:15, I find it good 😊
i have become a big fan. Greetings from mexico!
Looks like a very soft job.
Love u❤
Did you go to the office early for the video shoot? Because I saw no one else in the office
Im learning from the cs50 course, trying to learn to code and maybe get a job in the Field, you have any advance on what sort of job would fit? Like i jnow front end, back end , full stack. But are there anymore from your experience, thanks for the vid 🙏
Where do I see this, but a couple + kids + dog + chores. And family events, doctor appointments, meeting with friends, reading a book or watching some tv. I looks like being a programmer is something you do while single. How do other people do it with a family and a bunch of other stuff in their lives?
What keyboard do u use in the office?
Where can I find that blue/pink keyboard?
Hi, I am arafat from poland. I liked the keyboard while you was typing for code & debug. can you tell me the name of keyboard ?
You’re back! 🙌 Sphere looks so cool! So anyone can go there?
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Employees can go in anytime and also bring in guests. It's also open to the public during certain times of the month but you have to register for a tour I think. Overall, it's definitely a cool space to work in~
The keyboard is cute, where did you get it🙂
What code environment do you usually use?
What headphones do you use?
HAHA i love meyers handsoap
Serious question what brand of frying pan is that? @ the 7:00 point near the end of the video.
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
This is the always pan from our place!
What’s your opinion on using chatgpt in a workplace
whats the espresso machine you have if you dont mind sharing?
For watch, my recommendation is Ted Lasso
gym after work always a tough call for me 😂
where did you get your keyboard? :D
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
lol I have so many 🤭 Home keyboard is this one! amzn.to/3lIhft2 The key caps were bought separately :)
Your vlog is interesting!
do you mind sharing what camera you use to film and software you use for editing?
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
My camera is Sony ZV-1 and I use Final Cut Pro for my editing! My first few yt videos were actually shot on just my iPhone too :)
@luluxwang
Жыл бұрын
@@imjenncho thank you!! 💖
i heard the glass panes on the spheres are bullet proof ! (i thought it was cool) haha
love your videos💟, my recomendation for shows will be true beauty, hometown cha cha cha, crash landing on you, guardian the lonely and the great god, watch these if you have not..🤞
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
omg thank you~ i actually started to rewatch guardian the lonely and great god the other day! it's one of my favorite kdramas
my dream woman
Try to watch "Southland" if you ever watched the movie "End of Watch" it's similar in a way but its a series, very good too!
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation!
@EnGieBenGie90
Жыл бұрын
@@imjenncho Also, love your videos! You are Very Beautiful
What’s your backpack brand?
what is your white keyboard??
omg your cat is so cute
Does this job require presentation skill?I have social anxiety but I want to become a software engineer🥺
we have kind of the same day expect that you make better dinners that I do. 😅
like your videos. just asking, do you get free food in the office?
I'm glad you survived the purge. 3:35 - I see you got a Keychron. I had my eye on their K1 TKL until I learned they only have wired and bluetooth connectivity modes (no 2.4 GHz dongle), and lags while using bluetooth are common. How's your experience with it thus far?
Hey can you add a link to your keyboard? it's really sick
After observing the U.S from afar for many decades I think I have a good handle on the people and the culture. One thing I just don’t get is Creamer. What on earth is it and why do people do that to their coffee. Nobody else seems to have adopted it?
my favorite people on my team got laid off but i think fb had our round before yall; hope everythings going ok with you!
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
That must’ve been hard :( hope everything is going well with you too!
@kimeiga
Жыл бұрын
I’m also impressed at the amount of meetings you guys have daily; i think the culture at fb is very meeting light in comparison
What is that keyboard tho?
good job
We have same headphones XM5 😍
really surprised, they don't let you do this at home?
thank you for this video I really enjoyed during watching this video
Got a little confused about the “code review”, I guess its Amazon’s term for a pull request.
i loved ur dinner date
wow : ) i glad to see you : ) Я очень рад тебя видеть и поздравляю с праздником! :) С Днем Святого Валентина! : ) 💜💜💜 your little russian friend :)
what are some technical skills you lacked when you first joined the team? im looking for my first developer job and scared i wont know simple things at work
First! Yes! I'm actually first!
is the key board NJ80?
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
Yes! It’s a great keyboard
If you don't mind me asking - do you have many social interaction throughout the day?
@imjenncho
Жыл бұрын
If my teammates are in the office, yes! Otherwise, it can be a lonely day 🥹
@KulwantSingh-xr4si
Жыл бұрын
@@imjenncho What about friends/family outside of work?
So happy for anyone that can survive the times we are living in god is the reason 🙏🏿
What keyboard is that at 3:40?
@Menatss
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a keychron k3 ultra-slim?
ure so cuute ilove ur videos ❤❤❤❤
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