Pros and Cons of Being a Software Engineer | Student vs Working Life | Living in Auckland vlog 🇳🇿

Hello hello my friends on the internet! I'd vlogged a month in my life as a software engineer but turns out I didn't have enough clips lol, so enjoy some throwbacks to my uni days (the OGs will recognise some clips 😉)
In this video, I share my thoughts on the pros and cons of being a swe and the differences between student and working life. If you're also a swe / transitioned from student to working life, do you share the same sentiments? Let me know in the comments!
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Pros and cons of being a Software Engineer
05:12 Student vs Working Life
07:37 Bonus clip!!!
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  • @mrjohnjones
    @mrjohnjonesАй бұрын

    Yooo i'm a software engineer living in Auckland as well! I resonate with you when you said that you felt like you're just improving yourself everyday. I feel the same in a way where I don't have a set goal for long term. I try to live at the moment and do my best at it. Volunteering for me has also been a good complement to a programming job. Cheers!

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I guess the key is to set short term goals and keep doing what we are doing! And yes, living in the moment and doing are best are all that matter ☺ Props to you for volunteering too!

  • @7THEGUARDIAN
    @7THEGUARDIAN9 ай бұрын

    Wow, another great video Magdeline!!

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you liked it 😊

  • @wilfredoconcepcion2386
    @wilfredoconcepcion23868 ай бұрын

    Super relaxing video! Love the vibe you're going for Magdeline. It was very pleasant to see a glimpse in your life

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! 🥰

  • @joy-ry2er
    @joy-ry2er9 ай бұрын

    An amazing video like always😊. It was really interesting! Thank you ❤

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Awww thanks Zoe!!! 😊 I appreciate you watching my videos 🥹

  • @joshbottz
    @joshbottz8 ай бұрын

    You make very aesthetic and relaxing videos! I studied music at Otago, just finished - no job at the end. Although, I’m making it work myself, starting a piano teaching g studio. Congrats on your channel! You’ve got a good vibe here. Also, I grew up in Auckland - you make it look so nice!

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you Josh! Really heartwarming to hear tht my videos are aesthstic and relaxing 🥹 And yes, Auckland is so nice! It's all about romanticising the ordinary, really. Good on you for making things work and starting a piano teaching studio! I wish you all the best with your journey 😊

  • @byslo
    @byslo9 ай бұрын

    awesome vid Magdeline! Thanks for sharing your experience and some beautiful clips of Auckland - I don't think I've ever been to One Tree Hill at sunset😂

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Stephen! Hehe yes Auckland is beautiful 😍

  • @easymoneytyper
    @easymoneytyperАй бұрын

    amazing video!!

  • @princesslucillaa
    @princesslucillaa4 ай бұрын

    great video, i live in auckland also!! such an inspiration

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    4 ай бұрын

    😍😍😍

  • @llliiimmmeee
    @llliiimmmeeeАй бұрын

    Thank you. I will be starting a computer science school next year. You have been the final straw, I can't go without coding

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    Ай бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @clariceguo6246
    @clariceguo62469 ай бұрын

    Fantastic, saw a lot amazing people 🤩🤩

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    hhehehehe 🥰

  • @camilaramos2127
    @camilaramos21279 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤ love your videos

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🥰

  • @zhanjin9958
    @zhanjin99585 ай бұрын

    Really learnt a lot for how to be an software engineer🤪

  • @C.J.R.
    @C.J.R.7 ай бұрын

    Your videos are very good and relaxing. I will soon begin studying my second university degree. I decided on CS, I hope it goes well. Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇺🇸.

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you and all the best with your degree!!! 😀

  • @Peterqaqa
    @Peterqaqa9 ай бұрын

    Taking notes on how to make a great video like this 👀 👏 👏

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Hahaha looking forward to yours! 🤩

  • @MurielissonPepe
    @MurielissonPepe5 ай бұрын

    I'm just starting college in software engineering this year after having previously attended and finished law school. I'm 31 years old and I feel kinda insecure about this whole career changing thing, even more with all the global recession and IT becoming oversaturated talk that has been thrown around lately. I try to be positive and think that even solving problems for clients at my job like you mentioned would bring me immense satisfaction, for I see that I haven't accomplished much in my life yet(Am I too old for all of this?). Anyway, just wanted to vent a little bit and add that my dream is to live and maybe have children in NZ. It really seems like a lovely place. Cheers from Brazil! 🇧🇷

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    4 ай бұрын

    Hello! Yea I completely get your fear and worries, esp with how the tech industry has been doing in recent years. However I think that rather than worrying about things beyond our control, it's much better to focus on what we can control (eg achieving our goal to become a Software Engineer). It is definitely important to keep up with the news and latest trends, but don't let it sway or affect you negatively. Good luck, you can do it! 🥳 Also, yes NZ is a beautiful place 😊

  • @MurielissonPepe

    @MurielissonPepe

    4 ай бұрын

    @MagdelineHuang Thank you for taking time to respond and for the encouraging words! I see what you mean. Staying focused on self improvement is what really counts when It comes to moving forward and I should avoid hesitating because of outside factors! My classes have just started and I'll do my best! I wish you all the best! Thanks!

  • @inkvoiid
    @inkvoiidАй бұрын

    I've recently graduated a software development course and have found a job as a developer just these last two months. I definitely can relate to the workload being a lot more laid back at work compared to study, and especially that even if you are doing less, you have to fill the whole day doing it. I think my biggest struggle is with living in Rotorua, it's a smaller town so I meet a lot less people, and with friends moving away, I don't interact with many new people at work. I still enjoy my job and am grateful to be doing something I enjoy for work.

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You're doing well~ Just keep doing what you're doing, try getting involved with the community and hopefully you'll make some new friends! You can find communities / clubs on meetup.com!

  • @zzzonline
    @zzzonline9 ай бұрын

    5:27 OMG this is literally me right now 😭😭 I have my sem exam starting next week and all I want is to pass and get good cgpa and get this over with. I haven't started studying yet cause this sem I feel very, not so good(?) and feels like I'm in a slump. It wasn't the greatest since it went in a blink of an eye and I feel like I'm writing or clearing my exams just for the sake of marks/cgpa... I just hope I get to experience the real side of this field in my upcoming days tho XD PS: also you and your channel is really a big inspiration for me since I can actually relate to you upto some extent. I'm glad I found your channel lol ~

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Don't worry, you can do it!!! Being a student is hard but it'll be so worth it in the end. Don't forget to enjoy yr time as a student too! Time flies too quickly~~~ And I'm glad you like my channel and tht you relate to it! 🥰 I hope I can continue to make videos tht will inspire and motivate you all 😊

  • @zzzonline

    @zzzonline

    9 ай бұрын

    @@MagdelineHuang thank you so much!! I hope we both can grow together in our own pace 🥰 ~

  • @spaghettii52
    @spaghettii529 ай бұрын

    So relatable, thank you so so much for sharing !! Do you have any tips on how you maintain your social life ? 😅😅

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, glad you like it! 🥰 I didn't really have that big of a social life in uni tbh haha, but you can always squeeze in friend catchups or club events during your study breaks or in between lectures! You could also have study hangs with your friends and then grab a meal after haha 😊 Good luck chinguuuu you can do it!!! 💪

  • @faithchang3783
    @faithchang37839 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @ibrahimjamilu565
    @ibrahimjamilu5659 ай бұрын

    What a great video❤. Will like you to make a video on how to get a job after studying computer science or how use my computer skills to earn money.

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion! Will keep that in mind 😊

  • @Trancccee
    @Trancccee6 ай бұрын

    What is the minimum salary after software engineering in nz ?

  • @ramanpreetkaur648
    @ramanpreetkaur6485 ай бұрын

    Hi , I have more than 7 years of experince in IT industry . Currently I am working in India . What are ways to get Job in NZ ?

  • @user-wg2vu1kv2s
    @user-wg2vu1kv2s9 ай бұрын

    kind of aesthetic

  • @Sangeetasilwal
    @Sangeetasilwal9 ай бұрын

    Hi Magdeline! Shashwat here! I am currently a year 12 student highly interested in coding as I'm on my path to complete full stack web dev course by Angela Yu, maybe I will complete in summer holidays. Can you please guide me about what I should do in Year 13 to get CS in UOA. I cannot understand anything on web as everything is just random and not informative. I hope you will help and guide me as you also have gone through the same!! Thank you for these informative vids, It really motivates me to code more and more and in future maybe I will also start a KZread channel haha!

  • @MagdelineHuang

    @MagdelineHuang

    9 ай бұрын

    Hello Shashwat! Congrats on taking the first steps to complete the full stack web dev course 🤩 This will give you a very good introduction to the world of programming. I personally studied CS at the University of Otago, however here you can find the entry requirements for UoA www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/applications-and-admissions/entry-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements/new-zealand-secondary-school-applicants.html. In terms of what subjects to take in high school, I shared my thoughts on it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3aByJSoYrC8dMo.htmlsi=2cUfFYnIYJk0pVR3&t=127 Hope these help and good luck!

  • @Sangeetasilwal

    @Sangeetasilwal

    9 ай бұрын

    @@MagdelineHuang Thanks Magdeline!! I am only able to complete the course because of the motivation from your videos. Thanks a lot again for helping :)😃

  • @vacalepic6768
    @vacalepic67685 ай бұрын

    5 yrs from 2024, so 2029

  • @kaleeswaranbala1280
    @kaleeswaranbala12809 ай бұрын

    20 something 😂😂