Software Engineer Jess Lilly - Macatawa Bay School Career Day 3/5/2003

 

Introduction

 

What do I do?

 

My Typical Day

 

Pros and Cons

 

Skills

 

How to become a Software Engineer

 

Job Opportunities

 

Questions

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Pros:

  • Flexible hours  - I go and leave when I want, as long as I work 40 hours a week.

  • Challenging.

  • Computers are awesome!

  • Friendly people and relaxed atmosphere.  Casual Day.

  • Good Salary.  40,000 out of college.

  • Good Benefits: 401k (Retirement), Heath Care

  • Free T-Shirts.

Cons:

  • Ouch I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

  • I hate computers!  When things go wrong sometimes you get really frustrated.

  • PAGER!

Other:

  • Travel to customer site.  ( Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas )

  • Diversity: Improving.