I Was A German SW Engineer. Now I'm Almost Unemployed And Alone In the Forest - How Did I Get Here?

🎥 "I Was A German SW Engineer. Now I'm Almost Unemployed And Alone In the Forest - How Did I Get Here?" 🌲 🔍 In this video, I share my journey as a software engineer in Germany, from career highs to an unexpected low point in life. Turning 30 sparked deep reflections about the past and the future. I take you through my experiences—from working on cutting-edge autonomous driving projects in Silicon Valley 🚗✨ to grappling with the realities of layoffs, corporate life, and personal growth. 💡 Why Watch This? Gain insights into the life of a tech professional in Germany. 🇩🇪 Discover the challenges of corporate culture, layoffs, and staying true to your passions. 💻 Find inspiration if you're feeling stuck, uncertain, or questioning your path. 📢 Key Topics: The hidden struggles behind a successful tech career. Why I left a high-paying engineering job and what I’ve learned. The value of following your passions—before it's too late. 🚀 What's Next? I’m exploring new opportunities, creating content, and sharing what I learn along the way. If you're into tech, AI, or personal development, subscribe for upcoming videos about ChatGPT, AI APIs, and more! 🤖📈 ✍️ I wrote it also down here: https://alextechhq.com/blog/german-almost-unemployed-sw-engineer 🎥 My Equipment: https://alextechhq.com/blog/my-equipment 👉 Watch, share, and comment below: What are your thoughts on balancing career and passion? 💬 Let’s grow together! 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Study & US 01:52 - SWE Job 02:19 - First doubts 04:18 - Disclaimer ❤️ Doobie 05:11 - Problems 05:22 - Meeting culture 06:03 - Limited impact 06:57 - Job security 07:32 - People 08:33 - Further Career? 09:08 - Competition 09:39 - Corporate Life 10:32 - Anti-Business 11:36 - Office Life/RTO 12:06 - Content Creation 13:07 - Bullshit Jobs 13:59 - Why this video? 14:11 - German car industry 14:46 - What's next? 15:12 - Thoughts on social media 16:02 - Conclusion #TechJourney #SoftwareEngineer #CareerChange #LifeInGermany #AI #AlexTech