NYC Software Engineer: Work-Life Balance is Okay, Not Great
It's a challenging but rewarding place to work. The projects in financial technology are interesting, but be ready for the grind if you're joining a development team. The hybrid work model helps some, but not always with the overall work-life balance.
I've really liked the compensation package; the benefits are solid for a big tech company. As a Software Engineer in the NYC office, I do get some flexibility with hybrid work, which is nice when it happens.
Honestly, work-life balance here is a constant battle. It's tough to consistently hit a 40-hour week. Project deadlines in financial technology can mean really long days and weekends, impacting personal time.
Management should really focus on more realistic project timelines. Burnout is a real issue for many Software Engineer roles, and it's impacting retention.