> that “white men” from Gen X and before don’t get burned out. That's anyway observer bias. Most people you'll encounter Gen X and older in corporations are ol

> that “white men” from Gen X and before don’t get burned out. That's anyway observer bias. Most people you'll encounter Gen X and older in corporations are old enough to have figured out how to manage their career without burnout ... the ones that couldn't already dropped out. I'm Gen X and I've been in a "burnt out" state many times in my career - 15 years ago there was no real label for it though. Frankly I'd call it a normal and healthy process; you work too hard, for too long, on a topic you've lost interest in - you will burn out. And it's good for you, because your system is shutting down and preventing you from doing something which, long term, will probably lead to serious health issues. Where people struggle, when in this condition, is the perceived pressure of having to wear a "smiley face" all the time, dealing with others, while when feeling like shit inside. And the thing you learn in time, is to stop being nice and start being honest. Learn to say No. Learn to think "who cares?" if people feel awkward around you, if have a less-than-happy today. And a whole load more things... Ultimately as you get older, you learn to manage your own ups and downs. So I don't see being "burnt out" as something as I have to be afraid of but rather something I need to plan for.