😩 Being a software engineer can be frustrating. The reality often involves working in a cubicle on complex projects that go unappreciated.

⏳ If I had a time machine, I would choose a different career, like civil engineering, to work on admired structures like bridges and skyscrapers.

💔 Software engineers face challenges like merge conflicts and unrealistic expectations from friends and family, often leading to painful requests for app development.

💸 One of the worst messages is a cloud billing alert indicating your budget has been exceeded by $2.3 million. The best response? Stop using the service and hope for the best.

📉 Another nightmare is accidentally dropping a production database, risking billions in data. Always ensure you have backups, or you might need to start job hunting.

🛠️ Being assigned to a legacy codebase can be daunting, especially if the previous developer is no longer available to help. This task can take years and often goes unnoticed.

🚀 Developers dread hearing about a new JavaScript framework that could replace their current one, forcing them to abandon their established tribe.

🔄 A common annoyance is when a non-technical person requests a small change to a finished product, which ends up taking hours and then gets reverted back.

🔍 The most crucial skill for a software engineer is effective Googling. Running into a unique problem with no solutions can be incredibly frustrating.

📅 Just when you think you're close to solving an issue, a notification for a daily stand-up meeting can interrupt your progress.

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