Going back to Software Engineering.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2024
- I filmed this in October of 2022 (it's now December) but I wanted to give an update on what's I've been up to! Hope you all are doing well and have a lovely holiday.
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I'm a senior engineer with 8 years of experience. Just took 6 months off. About time to go back. I highly recommend people take long stretches of time off from time to time.
I haven't coded in 3 years and recently started again too. It's a challenge.
Actually taking 2-3 months has helped me a lot.
Same here.
Hey, would it be possible that we can talk in linked in. I would really appreciate it, I’m 19 and are a little desperate because i can’t afford university so I will take a trade as an electrician while learning coding on my free time
@@paulinoleal5592 Sounds like there is nothing to discuss, just do that and you will be good to go.
I really admire how introspective Mayuko is. She evaluates what she wants to do and does the work to make it happen 💯
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it's so hard to force yourself to make videos which inherently requires creativity. happy you're finding joy in coding again and doing what's best for you!
I saw some other comments here saying that you inspired them to become software engineers, and I just came here to say the same! After studying and working within music/marketing, and being generally unhappy with my job, you inspired me to do an iOS Dev bootcamp two years ago. I've been working as an iOS Dev ever since, and I truly love it! I hope you know how big of a difference you've made for people, and how much you've positively impacted the trajectory of our lives. Especially as a female iOS Dev, I don't think I would've had the courage to jump into iOS Development, without having at least 1 role model (that I could relate to) to look up to. So, thank you so much Mayuko! Representation matters, role models matter, and *you* definitely matter. I'm forever grateful to you and your inspiring, relatable, and motivating videos.
what bootcamp did you attend?
@@angadminhas7207 I did DevMountain. One of the few iOS specific bootcamps that I found. It was a great experience, I recommend it!
@@juliaccccc thanks!
did you take the full time remote course?
@@CyberMew Yep
I can definitely relate to the joy of coding after having a break! 🤩
I'd been working as an engineering manager for ~2 years, burnt out, took a 6 months break (my employer was very supportive), came back to the same job but as an individual contributor. During my break I had time to reflect on why I was so miserable in that role and I realised I just loved coding and solving problems hands-on! It's my 4th day back today and I couldn't be happier 😊
OMG same! I miss my coding times as an Engineering Manager. Also, excited to follow your path and channel Karo :)
@@techmentormaria likewise Maria! 😊
Hey! I did the exact same thing funny enough. Your job takes up so much of your day so I‘ve stopped climbing that ladder and do something I now enjoy for the most part. So much happier.
This is a slap on the face of the so called "Hustle gurus" online who keep demonizing the 9-5 and the whole salary concept coz honestly there are many 9-5 folks who are really happy at what they do and with who they work. Good luck with your new career, Mayuko. Keep inspiring with more content (whenever you find time to create em)
So so insightful. Yea, I feel like the perfect mix is both running your own business AND being a part of a greater team like you said. Excited to watch this new chapter for you!
The most important thing is that you're happy with whatever you're doing. The book project sounds exciting, and is another form of creating (and giving back as well). So good to hear from you!
it depends on the person, but one thing i learned about myself is i can't mix my passion with my vocation. i did wedding photography for a year and half, and that drained the fun out of it so quickly. anyway, best of luck in your new role and we're all super happy to hear how much joy and fulfilment you're getting from it. we'll see you around!
proud of you!!!
You inspired me to become a SDE and I finally got a job at an SDE at Amazon 2 months ago. Thank you so much!
If you don’t mind me asking how were you learning on your own time and what kind of projects did you put on your resume? I am a student still and am lost about what I need to be doing to set my resume up
how did you do it if there is a hiring freeze right now?
Please share more, Leon.
How did you get a job when Amazon had a hiring freeze?
@@ttimothytran Two months ago there was no hiring freeze.
Your channel has been an inspiration for me, both in your presentation and visual style, as well as your way of communicating. I'm a big fan of your work - thanks for all the time and effort you put into creating and sharing. And congrats on your job!
Congratulations Mayuko! Your time is yours to assert and enjoy as you may. Not a darn thing wrong with taking a break from a production if that is what your system needs or requires. Rather appears that Kono enjoys your company and his warm blanket too. Hope you, Scott, and your families and pets all have a Wonderfully Happy and Enjoyable Christmas Eve Week! -Bob...
We missed you!!
Glad to hear you found a better balance for yourself, I totally feel the pressure for constant content creation so I’m really happy you managed to break from it in a healthy way. Will look forward to more videos whenever they’re ready ☺️
Hey, it's so great to see that you're just going with what feels right to you right now without overanalyzing it too much or making hard and fast 5 year plans. Embracing uncertainty is such an important skill. Ironically, the decision to step away from content creation for a bit is in itself good "content". Because it shows us that life is not static, priorities change, and we can always re-invent ourselves if we want to! Best wishes to you.
my guess is you re a woman
It's creepy how good the TH-cam algorithm is at times. This video really resonated with similar thoughts I've had recently. Thanks for this.
All good. Tech TH-camrs come and go. It was a good run while it lasted! 🎉
What I take away from this is that life comes in phases and if you resist it, life becomes uncomfortable and maybe even stale. I found your channel at one point in my career when I needed it and have always appreciated the openness.
Hey Mayuko thanks for this update
I'm a big fan of yours and as a fellow content creator and software engineer I totally relate to what you said. It's hard to show those reflections to the whole internet but really nice to see, reflect and learn from your experience. Good luck and happy holidays!
Love that we got an update from you and that you’re doing well Mayuko! Been following your channel since you were at Netflix and it’s been fun watching you grow.
Glad you found your joy back into software engineering! All the best to you and Scott!
Girl, go ahead and take your break and enjoy your work, whenever you want to create content we'll be here waiting. Wish you the best of luck!
Thanks for sharing your reflections. Happy for you.
Wishing you the best Mayuko! Just found your channel not long ago as I have started my own coding Journey. I have really enjoyed your content!!
On healthier boundaries with social media - 4 months ago I deleted it all except TH-cam and LinkedIn (and I can't wait to land a job and get off LinkedIn for a while too) NO REGRETS! my mind is so much clearer and I've been so much happier. I think getting together with friends often IRL has been key and I hope we keep going strong through the new england winter
Mayuko, I'd love to know about how you got yourself back into the groove of software development after a hiatus like this.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I can completely identify with you.
I left my 15+ year job to take a break and seek out another career. I took about 1/2 a year off and ended up finding another job in the same field. I realized that I enjoyed that type of work and missed doing it.
It's refreshing and validating to see that someone else experienced the same thing.
If it makes you feel better, I've been a creative professional full-time for 10+ years and it's hard to be consistently inspired. I don't think anyone is always inspired. Filling the creative well is hard! I really love your channel and I'm here to support you no matter what you're working on. Best of luck!
Congrats on the new job! The notifications will be on if you post weekly, biweekly or 3 months from now. I'm here for the Mayuko's films. 👍🏾
Honestly I know a couple of people who left software engineering for a bit to try other things and reflect on their career before coming back to it. Sometimes it takes a break to know if it's something that truly suits you. Welcome back to the development grind!
found your video on my recommended page and can say that you definitely did not fail as a youtuber and is fine to pivot in your life! life is ever changing and it's okay to change your mind and do what feels best♥
I’m so happy for you! I love watching your channels and you’ve inspired me for years. Writing a book for Japanese people moving to the US is also so amazing and will help many people I’m sure!
so happy for you! you are amazing! as a developer I totally feel you ❤ keep on working keep on thriving 😊
Good for you ! I'm now 8 months into my first junior role and still loving it. I totally get the draw of building things in code and working in a good team. It's a unique experience.
Welcome back to the jungle! 😃
Guess as we aged, we appreciate smaller things. I used to want to be impactful, change the world and whatnot until I realized that crafting a little piece of software that I can be proud of is enough and that makes me a happier person. Cheers for your new journey :)
100% relate. I used to want my world to be so big and impactful too, but now I'm all about keeping my world small and simple. It keeps me happy.
You helped me greatly getting the job in tech I dreamed for. You have a wonderful archive of videos and I hope new comers in this space will find and help them out as well.
what a coincidence!! i just got hired into web development again
I love coding so much. Even after moving into an engineering manager role I find myself jumping in and making many code updates my team should be doing 😂
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Thank you for all of the content you've created and for your honesty here! I've recently switched back to being an engineer after 6 years as an Eng Mgr, and your first point definitely resonates with me.
I very much appreciate all the videos you've made even if there's no more coming - they helped me feel connected to the broader tech community and move from a non-tech enterprise to an actual software company.
We're all happy that it's going well for you, and that you're enjoying writing software again!
Pretty incredible how y’all can just jump back in.
@@teenytinytoons To discourage imposter syndrome - it was more of an 18mo journey or so rather than jumping 😅
I started with catching up on more recent tech in my own time, then switched to a role managing engineers instead of managing managers. From there I was able to do more hands-on work at my job which confirmed my suspicion that I would enjoy and could manage switching back.
It's been a lot of work! I'm working on a much more technical product than I learned on, and still have things to catch up on (looking at you, Webpack). But it's also been a lot of fun and very satisfying
Mayuko, we missed youu so much, i was hoping everything was well 🥺 thanks for the update! Happy to knw you doing something you want! ❤️
Hey Mayuko - welcome back to full time iOS Development! I love working collaboratively with people across teams as well, so I totally relate. Hope it continues as it has started 😊
missed you so much, mayuko! so happy to hear that you’re enjoying this new journey and thriving. always rooting for you and wishing the best for your health and happiness! 💜
You do you. Do what's best for yourself and your family and never feel guilty about that. You have created exceptionally good content over the past several years and based upon some of the comments I have read, you have provided leadership to some viewers looking to get into the software dev environment. Best of luck in your new endeavor. You WILL do well!
I am genuinely happy to hear that you are back to Software Engineering!
I saw it on twitter a while back about your new SWE job, I hope it's really good for you! I was just thinking about your videos the other week and was rewatching old ones as I'm on the grind for breaking into my entry SWE job (it's been rough with big tech not hiring any entry level stuff, but I'm applying to all startups and health tech stuff!).
I'm happy to see anything you produce, on youtube, or anywhere else. We're not meant to stick to one thing forever! I jump between coding, painting and printmaking, and pottery. Balancing it would be awesome, sure, because I understand wanting to "maintain" things, but just as naturally as you went back into SWE, I'm sure you'll want to naturally go back to videos when you feel like it again. No need to please a social media algorithm, just do you!
Social media tends to commoditize what we create and put out there, so much so where I disdain the word "content" nowadays as I feel as it implies it's something to swipe by with a single finger. In a way, your videos are also art! It illicits a reaction, a conversation! Art makes you think. But regardless of your decision, I'll be sure to have the bell turned on to see whatever video's you post in the future. Good luck Mayuko!
Also, as an Japanese/Filipino american I show your videos to my mom and she's been really considering getting into coding now, even if she is retiring soon. I showed her your videos about life as an asian american as it really resonates with my family. Trying to encourage my mom that it's never too late to learn new things if there is a voice you want to be heard!
Hi Mayuko!
Over the past two years as I re evaluated my life and thought it would be neat to become an iOS engineer. You were the first channel that I felt drawn too because of the raw emotion in your videos and your constant introspection on basically everything.
I’m glad your in a better place and I can’t imagine the burden that was lifted off your shoulders when you went back! Take care!
P.S thank you for posting on Instagram. TH-cam didn’t even notify me : (
I love you Mayuko ❤
Hi Mayuko! I hope you're doing great and enjoying your job! Thank you very much for the videos you've posted here. They are very useful for me, and sometimes I come to your channel to rewatch some of them. You've covered a lot of topics that stuck in my mind, so it's very easy for me to navigate through your videos and find insights.
Thanks for sharing this update and these reflections with us - super happy for you!! Whatever you end up doing moving forward, we'll be cheering you on! ✨
2:49 There we go - the real reason 😉 But, seriously, no shame in going back. Seeing if the grass is greener on the other side is a completely natural & human thing to do. Anyway, good luck for the future 🤗
Hey Mayuko.
Congrats on the successful pivot. Your content is a gold mine and I look forward to excavating some of your older videos.
Plus, looking forward to any new updates in future if / when they come.
Thanks for sharing!
I remember I gave up on coding a year ago because I did not know what I wanted to do. Now that I know what I want to do, I am pushing towards it, and definitely not giving up.
You inspire me! Your friends are lucky to have you. Thank you for the update and looking forward to hearing more about your new startup adventure.
I've watched your videos for a while now and always find you an inspiration. If I learned anything from life, trust your intuition it will never betray you. Hope all is well!
Hey Mayuko, I've always admired the way you handle your channel. I'm really glad you've found something that excites yourself, and I really admire your process of articulating your experience of what was making you happy and what was not making you happy in regards of what you happened to be doing. Namaste, be well!
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Glad to hear you are doing well! Also awesome to hear you have found a fun and challenging job!
Hopefully you’re able to find a balance between work and content creation that you feel comfortable with. As you clearly have a talent for both 😊✨
Until next time happy holidays!
Thank you so much for blogging your journey with vulnerability. As someone who is looking for this type of vulnerability, I really appreciate the permission to change your mind :) - takes the pressure off
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Thanks for sharing the update Mayuko! All the best with SWE and see you around on YT if/whenever that happens.
Hi Mayuko, I’m resonating sooo much with the reasons you decided to go back to a ‘normal’ 9-5. I also really like not having to be the only one responsible for the success of a channel 😅
But overall content creation can be extremely taxing! Thank you for letting me know that I’m not alone in these struggles. Good luck with this new role!!
It’s so good to see you back! I really admire how well you’re able to reflect on things in your life and be flexible enough to change direction when you feel you need to. It’s super cool!
SO happy to see you back! I couldn't agree more with you on the 'building things' part. That's the main part I miss about writing code -- my mentor always says that I'm a maker in a manager role but now I feel like I 'build people' instead of software :)
How was it going back though? Though to get started again?
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Congratulations Mayuko! I’m happy to hear your new role is rewarding and challenging you.
Welcome back to the game Mayuko! As long as you’re happy that’s all that matters. I’m a manager now but I still get to get my hands dirty. I totally feel you on missing that “creation” piece of being away from code. I’m a parent and engineer, content keeps getting kicked. Keep taking charge of your own happiness. Nothing wrong with it! 🤜🏽🤛🏽
So happy for you Mayuko! I've been following your channel since you were a software engineer then went into full time content creator this year. As someone who's thinking about doing (sort of) the opposite (wanting to try TH-cam next year), I love hearing your perspective on both sides.
I hope you continue making videos! Even just vlogs. Appreciate your voice in this space.
Thank you Mayuko for sharing this! I was thinking about the Code with Friends challenge you had a while back and it was fun. I missed that. It's great to hear that you're happy where you're at.
Thank you for sharing your life with us! Your videos were a huge inspiration for making me make the leap from my 8 years in Mechanical Engineering to Software development. Cheering for you! If you happen to upload every now and again I will definitely step in and watch! All the best!
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I'm finishing my Masters of Science in Data Analytics this May. You and a few other computing channels are the reason I decided to go this far. After I graduate, I'm moving to Washington, D.C.. Thank you! 😊 I wish you nothing but the best.
I may not know you, but I’m proud of you!! good luck with the remainder of your degree! 🎉
I'm so happy for you! I've been watching your channel for a long time and get so much value out of your videos. As someone who is a creative figuring out what career I should go into, it's really refreshing to hear that you are going back into tech to help balance out your content creation work. Thank you for showing the world that those two things can help fuel each other!
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and part of your life with us. As someone who is currently finding the balance between a creative life/passion projects and a software engineering life, your videos have encouraged me to develop the same level of appreciation and dedication towards engineering. Currently enrolled in a program and working on visualizing the engineering experience I truly want. Thanks again. All the best in your journey.
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Congratulations on your new job, thank you so much for taking it, I'm grateful for all of your support in tech world! ♥️
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thanks for coming by and saying hello, it's nice to see you're doing alright and congrats!
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It's definitely hard to be a full-time creator for any extended period of time, but I've always enjoyed your content - authentic, inspiring, thoughtful, and stylish. Congrats on the new gig and thanks for sharing with us high-quality content in the past two and half years ❤
Thanks so much for sharing. As someone that's currently a self-employed SWE (and TH-camr), it's super interesting to hear your experience and its causing me to do some reflecting of my own. Cheers!
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you are so eloquent and introspective. your channel is great due to your honesty with yourself
Good luck with your newest endeavor! Love all your videos and introspective.
Mayuko, thank you for sharing! I really appreciate your perspective as a creator who is also in the tech industry. Wishing you and everyone here the best in the new year
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I love these videos! As someone who’s always had an aspiration to start my own business, I really appreciate your self assessment and share your experiences and challenges throughout!
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It's funny I checked when was your last video, a couple of days ago. SWE is fun stuff and writing good code brings out a different kinda! joy. Great to hear that you're following your heart's desire. You can only do great work if you follow your heart's desire.
I just discovered your channel today while doing research on Japanese technology. I really enjoy the way you express yourself! I wish I had a friend like you :)
You should totally do a podcast just like these videos. Topics and chat, Super awesome to listen to while coding =D
You go girl! Live that life. We support you!
so glad you’re back! i love your videos, i have an idea of what i want to do in the future, and seeing women who are in the stem field like you, inspires me! :)
Good luck with your future endeavors! Awesome news for you. Bottom line, change is good, and sometimes you need fresh perspective on things to fall back in love with the work. Good luck!
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Hi there, greetings from the UK! I've been following your channel since I started working in engineering (not in tech though, the traditional electronics side) a few months after you posted your first 'Day in the Life' video. Over the years, I've also experienced anxieties, self-doubt, and identity issues( East Asians may be less vocal about these things in the UK compared to the US). Your videos have been a great source of comfort to me when facing difficulties. When you decided to quit your job and pursue your dream as a TH-camr, it inspired me to quit my job, did a master's course, and found a job as a trader in Finance. I'm really glad that I made that decision and can now start work with a smile on my face every day. Thank you very much, Mayuko. I hope you can continue your good work. Updates on your life/progress may inspire people in so many ways that you may not even be aware of. But please don't feel pressured to update frequently; take all the time you need for self-recharging : ) -- An old fan across the Atlantic.
Congrats on the new job! 😄
The new job will hopefully give you a new perspective on things and new content too over time, even if it's not directly about the new job, so it's an even bigger win.
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I'm taking a small break from coding - not completely but I'm toning down the intensity, doing something else in the meantime. So I definitely understand and respect your decision.
You need to take breaks, sometimes shorter, sometimes longer - and sometimes you go back. It's good to have a fresh and renewed view on your own situation.
It's good to see you and your Vlogs again, wishing you a lot of success in your new journey
work does help creativity because you dont have the time so time is more valuable. When you do something creative without a job you literally go crazy. You need other things in your mind. Plus, work puts you in positions you wouldnt expect. This is why its best to do both.
you're really inspiring Mayuko! I've been watching your videos since 2018
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You're such an inspiration. Thanks for existing.
I appreciate you as a person so much, I hope you find happiness in this new path 💖
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Congratz. Good luck in your new job.
まゆこちゃんが、楽しく仕事しているのが聞けてほんとうに嬉しい！本もとても楽しみにしてます。良いお年を！❤
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Thanks for sharing this. I too have experienced this as a creative person. To have to rely on your creativity for your wellbeing is such a difficult balance that I have yet to master. Once I find myself having to rely on my creative self for support, I always pull away from the project. Im working on it.
Thanks for the fresh perspective mayuko
I missed you, Mayuko! You have been an inspiration for me along my coding journey. Also, you opening up about mental health challenges in general and along the course of being a software engineer and juggling life was important for me to hear. I am sending wishes and peace your way as you continue along your journey my friend.
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This is good to hear. I'm a software engineer as well. I'm currently a Java developer working on a project that has to do with the pharmacy system of a health care company.
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Happy for you❤
Great openness and honesty. This will help so many people.