KJ Hardrict
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How I Find Time for Everything (with a full-time job and side hustles)
Hey there, it's your favorite UA-cam guide! In this video, I'm going to share my secrets on how I manage to make time for everything, even with a full-time job (Software Engineer). From embracing true breaks, cultivating wellness, mastering routines, to optimizing time, and more. Stick around to the end of the video where I discuss the number one thing that enables me to do what I do, and let's dive in!
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Embrace True Breaks
1:47 - Cultivate Wellness
3:37 - Master Routine
6:11 - Optimize Time
7:02 - Loved Ones
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Відео

The Pros and Cons of Software Engineering in 2024
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Hey everyone! In this video, I'll be discussing the pros and cons of being a software engineer in 2024. 0:28 - Cons of Software Engineering 6:17 - Pros of Software Engineering 10:39 - My Personal Feelings on Software Engineering 14:30 - Conclusion As a current senior software engineer working in an AI company, I'll share my insights about the field and why I think it's still worth pursuing. Fro...
The Truth about Happiness and Fulfillment as an Engineer
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Hi, I'm KJ, a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Aerospace Engineering from MIT. In this video, I share my personal journey of finding happiness and fulfillment beyond my career. If you're trying to redefine your own success or find balance in your life, this video is for you! 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 🕒 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - My Background and Early Dreams 01:51 - The Turning Point in My L...
Do I regret my Software Engineering Career Path?
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Do I regret my Software Engineering Career Path?
Do I regret switching from Aerospace to Software Engineering
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Hey everyone, in this video I'll share my journey from an Aerospace Engineer to a Senior Software Engineer. I'll discuss why I chose Aerospace Engineering, how my daily responsibilities as a software engineer look like, and the similarities and differences between the two fields. I'll also reveal whether I regret making the switch. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content lik...
The truth about Investing for High Earners: Don’t Invest Too Much!
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Am I scared of AI taking my job? (Sr. Software Engineer in AI)
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Am I scared of AI taking my job? (Sr. Software Engineer in AI)
My 2024 Investment Strategy as a Young Software Engineer
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My 2024 Investment Strategy as a Young Software Engineer
Revealing my 2024 Software Engineering Salary (2 raises this past year)
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Revealing my 2024 Software Engineering Salary (2 raises this past year)
How I Guaranteed my Stanford acceptance | Do I regret dropping out? 3 yrs later
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How I Guaranteed my Stanford acceptance | Do I regret dropping out? 3 yrs later
Work Harder than 99% of People without Burning Out
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Work Harder than 99% of People without Burning Out
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Software Engineer
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Software Engineer
If I could give myself advice when starting college
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If I could give myself advice when starting college
How and Why I switched from Aerospace to Software Engineering
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How and Why I switched from Aerospace to Software Engineering
MIT Aerospace and Software Engineer answers coding questions
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“How much can an Aerospace Engineer actually make?” MIT alum Q&A
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“How much can an Aerospace Engineer actually make?” MIT alum Q&A
My Road to MIT Aerospace: An Honest Chat with My Dad About Raising Me
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My Road to MIT Aerospace: An Honest Chat with My Dad About Raising Me
My Road to MIT Aerospace: An Honest Chat with My Mom About Raising Me
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My Road to MIT Aerospace: An Honest Chat with My Mom About Raising Me
WFH Software Engineer Reacts to Day in the Life at Meta/Facebook
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WFH Software Engineer Reacts to Day in the Life at Meta/Facebook
a *realistic* day in the life of a sr software engineer wfh (Boston)
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a *realistic* day in the life of a sr software engineer wfh (Boston)
Autoimmune Disease Survivor answers Health Questions from the Internet
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Autoimmune Disease Survivor answers Health Questions from the Internet
MIT Aerospace and Software Engineer answers engineering questions
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MIT Aerospace and Software Engineer answers engineering questions
Former Stanford and MIT Student Answers College Admissions Questions
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This is How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome in School and Tech
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This is How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome in School and Tech
Mindset Shifts School Won't Teach You: The Secret to Success
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Mindset Shifts School Won't Teach You: The Secret to Success
Day in the Life of a WFH Sr Software Engineer: Power of Daily Routines
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Day in the Life of a WFH Sr Software Engineer: Power of Daily Routines
5 Clear Ways to Define Your Success
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5 Clear Ways to Define Your Success
10 Software Engineering Secrets that Got Me Promoted
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10 Software Engineering Secrets that Got Me Promoted
My Salary and Career Journey as a Software Engineer
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My Salary and Career Journey as a Software Engineer
5 Software Engineer Productivity Tips that Got me Promoted FAST
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @sakshamranjan4051
    @sakshamranjan4051 6 днів тому

    Hi KJ! I hope you're doing well as you read this. I have been a viewer since you were an undergrad at MIT. I wanted to reach out to you and ask you if you would be willing to get in touch with me and help me understand how I can improve my chances of being admitted into Stanford for grad school and a masters in computer science. I have certain unique circumstances that keep me more anxious than confident about my goal. I would greatly appreciate your time and help amidst your busy schedule. Thank you.

  • @sbadwolf5350
    @sbadwolf5350 10 днів тому

    Your videos helped me to find my way at engineering with focus and goals. thankyou. Keep strong🙏👍

  • @user-jv4jo1ph2z
    @user-jv4jo1ph2z 10 днів тому

    Kj really i dnot how thank you for great inspirati me by your development sense 2020 till now

  • @saahilalva2668
    @saahilalva2668 10 днів тому

    First

  • @KJHardrict
    @KJHardrict 10 днів тому

    Hi all! Thanks for watching. I'll stick around for a bit to chat with you in the comments below 👇

    • @vi5264
      @vi5264 10 днів тому

      whats the software you use for your routines

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict 10 днів тому

      I use Google Calendars and Notion, mostly

    • @user-jv4jo1ph2z
      @user-jv4jo1ph2z 10 днів тому

      but how i will be like you regardless I'm not from U S the all my dream Just one day i will be they thank so much for you and your clsmate that you study together at standford iam still waiting for every new videos Good bless

  • @jakehadley4044
    @jakehadley4044 17 днів тому

    Could we get some info on what a "cloud distributed application" would look like?

  • @Ishaheennabi
    @Ishaheennabi 17 днів тому

    It was a great video though

  • @Ishaheennabi
    @Ishaheennabi 17 днів тому

    You should to make some real life vlogs

  • @vyshnav6711
    @vyshnav6711 17 днів тому

    Great to see you back and healthy brother!

  • @KJHardrict
    @KJHardrict 17 днів тому

    Is there anything you'd add to pros or cons? Let me know down below! 👇

  • @TEXTLE.ENGINEER
    @TEXTLE.ENGINEER 17 днів тому

    I think samsung note perform better in term of camera performance. As s10 plus makes brighter pics and soft ones. Note9 captures close to nature.

  • @whoissleezy
    @whoissleezy 20 днів тому

    We really missed them duce drone vlog when is it coming back?

  • @vikas-uo9no
    @vikas-uo9no 21 день тому

    absolutely incredible

  • @jc5604
    @jc5604 22 дні тому

    The #1 mistake you see? Or that you saw on the internet and are now making a video to pretend you saw? You're fresh out of college. You aren't interviewing anyone lmao. Clout chasing for dumbasses.

  • @Pr0d3gi
    @Pr0d3gi 27 днів тому

    is this guy indian or black?

  • @nro337
    @nro337 29 днів тому

    Super important lesson. Wishing you the best!

  • @williamsun8984
    @williamsun8984 29 днів тому

    Great video!!

  • @davidchuong714
    @davidchuong714 Місяць тому

    I relate to this a lot man. I used to have a similar mindset to you where I thought I would derive all my happiness from being passionate about my career and at the top of my industry, but now that I’ve actually been in the workforce for a while, I realize that it’s only one part of life. Relationships, health, and experiences are just way more important in the long run.

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      Exactly… I’m curious how many years it took for you to realize? And was there any specific event that caused you to rethink things?

    • @davidchuong714
      @davidchuong714 Місяць тому

      @@KJHardrict I think I started to realize when I got my first internship after junior year… and then it really set in once I started my first full time job. So about a year or so. Idk if it was anything specific, it was just a gradual process of me realizing that work was not making me happy.

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict 29 днів тому

      That makes sense. Thanks for sharing!

  • @user-jv4jo1ph2z
    @user-jv4jo1ph2z Місяць тому

    KJ you really did incredible things in life i hope one day i will be like you

  • @matheusvictorgomesdossanto3612
    @matheusvictorgomesdossanto3612 Місяць тому

    You inspire me, KJ

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      Thank you. I’m grateful to be in this position to

  • @fungaidanielmasvaya3205
    @fungaidanielmasvaya3205 Місяць тому

    Sometimes it’s hard to maintain a healthy social life with work you’re passionate about. I’m glad you’re doing well.

  • @martinsolorzano9071
    @martinsolorzano9071 Місяць тому

    Definitely inspired me, nice video

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      What inspired you, specifically about this video?

    • @martinsolorzano9071
      @martinsolorzano9071 Місяць тому

      @@KJHardrict You seem to be stable despite juggling family, a spouse, a career, and a passion. I’m inspired to achieve the same!

  • @SadadAdor
    @SadadAdor Місяць тому

    Would you please give some info about your lighting setup in your work room

  • @danielqiu1216
    @danielqiu1216 Місяць тому

    Great video as always!

  • @VicO-yc7kp
    @VicO-yc7kp Місяць тому

    Wishing you best of luck in the future. Proud of you.

  • @Ishaheennabi
    @Ishaheennabi Місяць тому

    love from kashmir india

  • @user-hs7ri6ok6t
    @user-hs7ri6ok6t Місяць тому

    had you studied about aerospace engineering before getting into MIT? I mean like books for example "Introduction to Flight" by John D Anderson

  • @helenajozwik8160
    @helenajozwik8160 Місяць тому

    Yo I have a B.S. in aerospace engineering, and got my first job as a software engineer, but I kinda hate it (coding was my least favorite as a student). I need some help figuring out my next steps... Maybe more details about flight engineering? Maybe more hands on roles?

  • @sithumtheekshana5780
    @sithumtheekshana5780 Місяць тому

    hi i am from developing country in Asia so I do not have any international awards but i have national awards and good leadership experiences do you think i have a chance to select to us uni

  • @loveisthething
    @loveisthething Місяць тому

    They look humongous

  • @MasterOwen69
    @MasterOwen69 Місяць тому

    I think this job is made for me

  • @chineseelectricbatman
    @chineseelectricbatman Місяць тому

    Small talk, even just via text, with coworkers helps the social issues. I could go the whole week without talking to anyone be we frequently talk in chat.

  • @albino9246
    @albino9246 Місяць тому

    Perfect job for an introvert

  • @GH-zs9fj
    @GH-zs9fj Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing your "internal thought process" in navigating your career. Oftentimes, we start something but have to "pivet" to something else. This is not a failure. This is adjusting to the ups and downs of life. You are very lucky to have the support of your parents, family, and friends as you maneuver your professional career. With all your professional planning, I hope you can SOON "put a ring on it." It is time! I wish you a future of good health, happiness, and continued professional development.

  • @steinerpalominonavarro85
    @steinerpalominonavarro85 Місяць тому

    Hello friend, Good topic that you talked about in your video👍😁, I am from Peru y I would like to go to study at MIT. Could you give me some suggestions please? Thank you.

  • @chibuikeanene5016
    @chibuikeanene5016 Місяць тому

    Literally same story as me. Studied aerospace engineering then i switched to Devops & Cloud Engineering

  • @annvaysingh3232
    @annvaysingh3232 Місяць тому

    Bro no offense but AEROSPACE FROM MIT >>>>> SOFTWARE ENGINEERING.

  • @_-6912
    @_-6912 Місяць тому

    I'm a software engineer and I doubt my career choice now. Not sure if its a good career move. If money is not the factor nobody would look at CS just like Aero Space Engineering.

  • @puneetsingh9693
    @puneetsingh9693 Місяць тому

    Are you satisfied and happy being alone?

  • @maandesai52
    @maandesai52 Місяць тому

    Hey KJ...I had a doubt regarding a course...I just graduated my high school in INdia and am planning to do btech In ICT from one of the top colleges of India...ICT course is a mixture of ECE and comp science,Will I face any difficulty In applying for my masters in comp science in US...btw love your content

    • @codejunki567
      @codejunki567 Місяць тому

      I highly doubt after the completion of either of those Indian programs you will have issue getting into a US masters program. Your Indian programs will probably be as rigorous as most US masters programs.

    • @maandesai52
      @maandesai52 Місяць тому

      @@codejunki567 will I face any problem to get into masters in cse in us...My degree is not fully CSE it is a mixture of cse and electrical engineering

    • @codejunki567
      @codejunki567 Місяць тому

      @@maandesai52 I can't speak for all degrees/universities but I have personally worked with multiple people from india who have there BTech from home in India and also gotten into/completed Masters Computer Science programs in the USA. So I would assume it would be similar for you to apply since your degree will be, technical and relevant to a Masters in Computer Science.

    • @codejunki567
      @codejunki567 Місяць тому

      @@maandesai52 Also I was able to get into a Masters Comp Science program with only a BCIS (Business communication information systems) degree, which isn't even in the engineering school.

    • @maandesai52
      @maandesai52 Місяць тому

      ​@codejunki567 ok...thanks for helping ❤

  • @williamwaller2752
    @williamwaller2752 Місяць тому

    Graduated in 2020, slowly entered SWE, senior in 2024….got it. Conclusion is that senior means nothing anymore 🫶

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      I recommend checking out my video titled “My Salary and Career Journey as a Software Engineer” to hopefully gain more insights into your conclusion! Leading the product development of a couple VC-backed SaaS startups in 4 years adds a lot of tools to the toolkit in a short amount of time 🫶🏽

  • @zackyapyap
    @zackyapyap Місяць тому

    good stuff,but ur bio is blocking the subtitle,u might need to move it up abit

  • @Scriabinfan593
    @Scriabinfan593 Місяць тому

    I just graduated with my B.S. in Biochemistry (also minored in CS). For my CS minor I had to take digital systems and architecture as well as computer organization with Assembly. Those two classes were my favorite I ever took in college. This made me realize that I’m really into hardware so now I’m heavily considering getting a second bachelor’s in Electrical engineering.

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      Well best of luck with whatever path you choose

  • @ankurgiri7589
    @ankurgiri7589 Місяць тому

    nice to hear the other way around , I m a computer science engineer and after being so tired of writing code I m trying to transition into aerospace engineering have been following you since your channel started .

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      What intrigues you about aerospace?

    • @ankurgiri7589
      @ankurgiri7589 Місяць тому

      @@KJHardrict i have been working at CERN for quite a while now and was doing a lot of numerical simulation . Cern also tends to have a anti matter detector on space station which I have partially worked on. A lot of technology and tools that we use here for research were only possible because of space sciences and hence my motivation started to leave my comfort office and start my masters in space engineering

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      @ankurgiri7589 that’s great! I wish you the best in your endeavors

    • @ankurgiri7589
      @ankurgiri7589 Місяць тому

      @KJHardrict tysm keep making these awesome videos😌🌻

  • @tmln4227
    @tmln4227 Місяць тому

    Great video as always KJ, keep it up

  • @iamabdirazak
    @iamabdirazak Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing! I've been following you since your MIT days, and I thought diving into hardware and embedded systems would be awesome. So, I pursued Mechatronics Engineering, thinking it would give me a taste of everything. But, as you mentioned, I ended up facing the challenge of not being fully competent in any major path with having to deal with hardware supply shortages. It wasn't until after graduating last year that I realized my true focus was always on Software Engineering, even during my mechatronics degree and now pursuing software engineering wholeheartedly.

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      Well best of luck to you in your journey!

  • @user-ee6gp5gv5l
    @user-ee6gp5gv5l Місяць тому

    *fairy lady swirls down* Have you ever considered writing your own hardware-level coding language?

    • @KJHardrict
      @KJHardrict Місяць тому

      Honestly, I have not. Maybe in the future? 🤔

    • @user-ee6gp5gv5l
      @user-ee6gp5gv5l Місяць тому

      @@KJHardrict :) Why not? You're trained in aerospace engineering, you're a software engineer, so, while I dunno if you are about grad school, or if you wanted something to do, I dunno, inventing a low or mid-level hardware language that could be used to interface new types of computers with aircraft or spacecraft would be cool. I dunno, you're not convincing me that you're not bored. Hope you are inspired to stay hands on with your work, something super challenging...quantum computers are going to need new hardware languages so they can interface with technology, you know?

  • @RedEclipseCwalk
    @RedEclipseCwalk Місяць тому

    To the comments that say they don't have the extra money laying around - I don't think this advice is for you if you don't have disposable income. Advice is taken and applied with the context of your situation - this is sound and amazing advice for anyone that DOES have disposable income. Nice job :D Also stop being so salty yall LOL

  • @lindsay3793
    @lindsay3793 Місяць тому

    Easy for the guy who has $5k to invest every month and still have money left over.

  • @user-ps3vy4fu9q
    @user-ps3vy4fu9q Місяць тому

    With what extra money? I can barely justify visiting my family once a year let alone a real vacation.