https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84 By; Christina Nguyen Period: 2 en-us 2016-08-30 13:23:03 UTC 2017-03-15 10:15:14 UTC hello@padlet.com christinaforlife14 https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120545093 Software engineers apply the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and the systems that enable computers to perform their many applications. In programming, or coding, software engineers instruct a computer, line by line, how to perform a desired function.]]> 2016-08-30 13:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120545093 christinaforlife14 https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120547799 To become a software engineer you must receive either a Bachelor's degree or Master's depending where you want to work at. There are many different varieties of colleges so where ever you go the cost will vary for each different college. In order to pursue a career as a Software Engineer you must major in Computer Science or anything related to the field. ]]> 2016-08-30 13:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120547799 christinaforlife14 https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120552354 Software Engineers have an entry level, median level, and advanced.
Even if you're just starting out and a median level you're considered a software engineer either way. If you're advanced you're considered a senior software engineer. Entry level software engineers get paid an average of $78,715 a year. If you are a median level software engineer you'll be making an average of $90,650 annually. And if you're a senior software engineer you're going to make $131,000 a year. Becoming a software engineer isn't easy you must have skills. You must learn to code in at least one object-oriented programming language. Like C++, Java, or Python. Consult MIT or Udacity, have some background in abstract math, and etc.]]> 2016-08-30 13:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120552354 christinaforlife14 https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120555692 There are a lot of pros and cons to becoming a software engineer before you think about pursing your career you must know the advantages and disadvantages.
PROS:
1.Flexibility.
2.Job Security
3.You get to build potentially amazing things that can improve things.
4.The pay is comparably high in most countries. 
5.You can pretty much find a job anywhere in the world.

CONS:
1. Constant learning, keeping up with new technologies and trends, at the expense of personal time.
2.Stress coming from solving problems all the time.
3.It can be mentally exhausting.
4.You need a high combination of skills to be successful.
5.You'll have a sedentary lifestyle.

These Pros and Cons will help you determine if you're willing to become a software engineer!]]> 2016-08-30 13:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaforlife14/zgwliqylzf84/wish/120555692