How to explain to your family what you do 🤯🧠🧙🏼
Tags: jokes, watercooler, discuss, devlive
Published: 2024-07-12 18:32:46

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!


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## **The Architect**

![ illustration for the "Architect" analogy, representing a Front-End Developer creatively designing a website interface. This image portrays the developer as an architect, surrounded by blueprints and design tools, in a modern, tech-focused office environment.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/s7otadbccdx9tt6yw98f.png)
 **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."

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## **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.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/uqjdlb4wkkta6mv9mi8o.png)

 **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 ."

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## **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.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/2n27xezcp360kyrgkpfy.png)
 **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."

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## **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](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/uxbcb9589ff5y893wmnp.png)
 **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."

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## **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.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/4qcnzsm0ycbnuz9gret6.png)

 **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."

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## **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](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gwks63qouuow0wa23baz.png)
 **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."

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## **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.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/15ajb3refb7gw4w9syzq.png)
 **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."

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## 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 🥑