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I need to get serious for a second

@shmemmmy

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The video likely resonated with a large audience due to its relatable humor about the stereotypes and realities of different tech roles, particularly the struggles of software engineers. The creator's direct and self-deprecating delivery makes the content engaging and shareable.

Summary

A software engineer humorously addresses the common misconception that she is a project manager or designer. She explains that her extensive experience debugging and fixing code has led to her current state, contrasting it with the perceived social skills of PMs and designers.

Structure

1Introduction and addressing the misconception
2Claiming to be a software engineer
3Explaining the 'dead inside' demeanor due to engineering work
4Describing the struggles of debugging and fixing code
5Admitting to occasional lack of documentation
6Preference for coding over meetings

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Reply to shieldmea Are you a PM? Hold for 2x I need to get serious for a second I need to set the record straight I am a software engineer look into my eyes I'm dead inside how do you think I got that way I've been in the trenches do you think anyone could know exactly how stupid engineers are without living it themselves I've done my time I've spent hours debugging a problem only to realize I was on the wrong branch I personally experienced the joy of fixing one thing and breaking five others tracking down the culprit of some bug only to realize the culprit was past me and on maybe one or two occasions I'll admit that I ship some stuff without proper documentation besides I much prefer to write the code that causes bugs than to schedule meetings about them