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# [Untold Truths About Being A Software Engineer](https://techwithmaddy.com/untold-truths-about-being-a-software-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Software engineering is an excellent job that comes with its downsides. This article lists untold truths about working as a software engineer.

Jun 13, 2022 · 3 min read · techwithmaddy.com  
Updated Mar 9, 2024  
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## Written by

[Maddy](https://hashnode.com/@Maddy25)

@Maddy25 · London, UK

  
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Software engineer turned technical writer.

## Responses 2

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[Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)

[Jul 14, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/untold-truths-about-being-a-software-engineer/62a70aa14754a2eb1e0a83d6/comment/62cfbfef466c6ad9ff5d8a49)

Thanks for sharing, Maddy!

[Maddy](https://hashnode.com/@Maddy25)

[Jul 14, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/untold-truths-about-being-a-software-engineer/62a70aa14754a2eb1e0a83d6/comment/62cfbfef466c6ad9ff5d8a49#reply-62cfd5aa466c6ad9ff5d8f43)

You're welcome, Jome! 😊

[Jocelyn Harvey](https://hashnode.com/@JocelynHarvey)

[Jun 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/untold-truths-about-being-a-software-engineer/62a70aa14754a2eb1e0a83d6/comment/62b17b365abe3c6b79d15260)

Hello, I am new

[Maddy](https://hashnode.com/@Maddy25)

[Jul 14, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/untold-truths-about-being-a-software-engineer/62a70aa14754a2eb1e0a83d6/comment/62b17b365abe3c6b79d15260#reply-62cfd58885db46d9da371060)

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