@ArapKaranja
I respect your honesty. It’s tough for young people to make decisions with all the criticism from experienced folks. Choosing passion over money takes courage—props to you!
@eugenesergio
Hey, also quit last week! Been 13 years and finally felt relieved. This is a great start. Let's cross new horizons together. Good luck to us 🎉
@connor43057
Don't let your manager scare you. My career progression was 50k / year out of college, quit that 6 months in for a 80k job as a video game programmer, quit that 6 months later despite my manager threatening to "blacklist" me, supposedly by having many contacts in the industry. 4 month later I found work as a Professor and I've never looked back. I was only 24 at the time. P.S. If you want an awesome way to stay fit without focusing too much on your appearance, try badminton! Super underrated sport!!
@sylvic1375
I’ve been stuck in a toxic work environment as a software engineer for a year. I couldn’t find a new job and didn’t have the courage to quit. But now, I’ve finally decided to leave. Thank you, your video gave me more courage and assured me I made a right decision.
@StrayCatInTheStreets
Listen to this girl if you are like her. If you dont like the fundamentals of computer science, then it will not be a rewarding industry....it will burn you out. Imagine not liking mathematics and grinding as an engineer? Im in tech 20 years and still like it. There are way too many people in tech who have no business being in it other than to grind fro money. That is no way to life your life.
@quirkyquester
it's insane now working in the tech, it's stressful af and the grind never stops
@Astral_Dusk
I enjoy some coding but wow my last two software development jobs burnt me out - massive toxic company culture and multiplying workload with stagnant pay. Often some days were entirely filled with meetings and I would wonder "when do we actually get to work!?" The fakeness in the corporate world can erode the vibrancy in life. That vibrancy in the long run is necessary for survival in my opinion. Some kind of resilience, direction, vibrancy.
@tiredtechie
As a software engineer in my early 30s I'm exhausted and completely understand this.
@jessher5292
I got laid off last year and was dancing the night off after hearing the news. I was constantly burnt out and I know exactly how you feel here. Good luck to both of us for pursuing something different!
@shehzad2519
Man, I love all the things you said. I personally love to present, talk to people, design. It gives me alot of intellectual stimulation. The money in my opinion should be a byproduct for anyone. If you follow money to begin with, you might not find what you are looking for.
@keziakandii
You are just like me. I want to get rich and I think being a software engineering is one step closer.After my internship I realized it wasn't that glamorous and now Im trying to figure out what my true talents and passions are as a recent graduate.
@RobertAltmiller
I work as a developer and architect, and I get to spend more time consulting with clients than doing pure software development. Its refreshing because you can still have a software job which is more focussed on relationships and influence than coding.
@jennylam5075
hi sia, thank you for all those words ! i resonated with what you said about when you were 18, just choosing a major that would ensure a decent paying job after graduation. i feel like during college, i was on auto pilot mode just doing enough to pass my classes without considering whether i truly enjoyed it or not. and now, i've been a swe for 2 years after graduation but i'm close to quitting to find a field that i'm more passionate about too :) it's scary but your words help! good luck on your journey~
@shairuno
we need to remind everybody that working in tech is not high status. it is a sweat shop.
@aliceelvis8262
I also quit without a job line up although my situation was a bit different. I actually love my job. But I was depressed bc of toxic environment. Every day I would be scared to start work, start a meeting. It was a disaster. Not many ppl supported my decision at that time, many ppl couldn't understand. But I was so much happier after I quit. My life got back to normal and I was able to be happy again.
@MrPOSTMANNNN
Congrats to you. Do it while you can and have the ability. Life is short! Wishing you best on your next move! Thank you for sharing!
@SleepingDeityy
Smart move. If you're feeling burnt out at a job DON"T keep working there. It'll just make you feel worst, trust me I've been there. It was a dark time but once I quit it was a breathe of fresh air.
@ari83052
This is why the software industry is plagued with problems. Lots of people joining for the money and not because it is their vocation.
@retrodeesgaming
Just turned 40 two weeks ago. I'm a software engineer, but I got laid off in summer 2023. Been doing different things for living since then. Good luck on everything moving forward.
@pikapika3128