By 2026, the growth of software-related jobs are expected to increase by 24 percent.
Software engineers are more than just Hollywood’s version of hacker geniuses and lazy nerds living in their parents’ basement at 30. In reality, software development is comprised of professionals who mean business. Software engineers do not hide from broad daylight but instead lead changes in the society themselves.
In the 21st century, programmers and IT professionals have one of the most flexible work setting than any other field. Software engineers can work just anywhere, anytime. Teams can function well despite varying time zones.
Curious what it feels like to be a 21st century software engineer? Read on.
Routine
There’s no such thing as an “average day” for software engineers. Routine is what employees usually dread, but not for programmers. You’re in luck if you have an ambitious employer who envisions to shape the world. Each day is a challenge. Each day is an opportunity for growth and excellence. After all, nobody likes to get stuck in a humdrum.
Vision
As technology evolves, so does the people who build it. Imagine living in a world with no visionaries – we would’ve still been stuck in the stone age. What do Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Wozniak have all in common? That’s right – a vision. Everything you are enjoying right now has been imagined by someone 50 years ago. As the old adage goes, “The only constant in life is change.”
Future
Technology is the future. Nobody knows what tomorrow holds but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare for it. There’s never a good time to become a software engineer than now. Available jobs for IT professionals has increased over the past decade and there are no signs that it will cease. Even if you did not graduate in computer science, you still have the chance to pursue a career in technology. There are plenty of tools and free tutorials that you can gain online – grab it.
Dating
Are programmers always single? That may not be the case for those who are living in the 21st century. A common misconception about “computer people” is that they are annoyingly intelligent and have low self-esteem. That may not be the case now. Instead, people who are in a relationship with programmers may tend to be more relaxed and happier. Why?
- Programmers usually earn higher than the average pay so they can choose to splurge on dates.
- Programmers tend to be more analytic. In arguments, they will always consider both sides.
- Programmers are more laid-back now considering they have more flexibility in their schedule.
These are not everything you need to know about a modern-day software engineer but you get the gist.
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