How to explain to your family what you do 🤯🧠🧙🏼

When the topic of your job comes up at family gatherings, I always use to find it challenging to explain my tech role without defaulting to “I work with computers..”
So I came up with some fun and relatable descriptions that will keep our family intri…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Pachi 🥑

When the topic of your job comes up at family gatherings, I always use to find it challenging to explain my tech role without defaulting to "I work with computers.."
So I came up with some fun and relatable descriptions that will keep our family intrigued and maybe even a bit impressed!

The Architect

illustration for the
Who You Are: Front-End Developer

  • What to Say: "Just like an architect designs buildings, I design the parts of websites and apps that you see and interact with every day. I make sure everything looks good and works well on your screen."

The Chef

Digital illustration of a Back-End Developer as a chef, surrounded by computer screens and lines of code in a high-tech kitchen setting. The chef wears a traditional white hat and apron, creatively symbolizing the blending of culinary skills with software development.

Who You Are: Back-End Developer

  • What to Say: "Like a chef at a restaurant, you probably will never see my work, but it is there in back making sure the websites and apps you use are working well ."

The Librarian

Here is the illustration for the Database Administrator depicted as a librarian, designed in calm beige tones. This image captures the librarian meticulously organizing digital data blocks on tall shelves in a library setting that combines traditional and modern elements.
Who You Are: Database Administrator

  • What to Say: "Think of me as a librarian who organizes not books, but all the data and information that companies need to access quickly. I make sure that whenever someone needs to retrieve information, it’s right there where it should be."

The Knight

Here is the illustration for the Cybersecurity Specialist depicted as a knight, designed in shades of green. This image portrays the knight in digital-themed armor, guarding a fortress of computer servers, symbolizing the strong defense against cyber threats.ription
Who You Are: Cybersecurity Specialist

  • What to Say: "I protect important information from being stolen by cybercriminals. Like a knight guards a castle, I guard data against unwanted intruders."

The Orchestra Conductor

Here is the illustration for the Project Manager depicted as an orchestra conductor, designed in vibrant pink tones. This image portrays the conductor elegantly orchestrating a symphony of developers and engineers in a high-tech concert hall setting, symbolizing leadership and creativity in project management.

Who You Are: Project Manager

  • What to Say: "Imagine an orchestra where every musician has to play in harmony. I conduct teams to ensure our projects are like well-played symphonies—coordinated, on time, and beautifully executed."

The Inventor

This image portrays her surrounded by gadgets and innovative technology in a modern lab environment, using vibrant orange tones to emphasize energy and creativity
Who You Are: Technology Innovator/Startup Founder

  • What to Say: "I create new technologies that solve problems in unique ways, much like an inventor. My workspace is the digital world where new apps and software are my inventions."

The Wizard

Here is the illustration for the Data Scientist depicted as a wizard, portrayed as a black male. This image uses a mystical tech environment with purple tones to enhance the sense of magic and mastery over data.
Who You Are: Data Scientist

  • What to Say: "I turn vast amounts of data into insights, like a wizard turns ordinary materials into magic potions. My magic helps businesses make better decisions by understanding patterns and predictions hidden in the data."

Which are you?

Next time you are at a family dinner, arm yourself with these simple explanations. You will save yourself from having to explain what an API is and might just become the coolest relative at the table.

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P.S. Yes, AI created all the images.

Thanks for reading,

Pachi 🥑


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Pachi 🥑


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