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Burnout is real, but it's not unavoidable. If you can't imagine yourself doing your job for the next 40 years*, then find another one. *If you're a gunner and
by slumdev 5y ago
Burnout is real, but it's not unavoidable.
If you can't imagine yourself doing your job for the next 40 years*, then find another one.
*If you're a gunner and plan on running the place by then, that's different. Likewise, if you expect to add responsibilities and enjoy some variety, that's also different. But the basic responsibilities and activities shouldn't be abhorrent or even unfulfilling to you.
- fullshark 5y agoI've tried multiple careers in my early years due to this, and have decided it just is the nature of the world that works sucks and always will. You are selling your time for a paycheck, that's all it is and all it ever will be. Ultimately I think burnout stems from a terrible attitude re: work as salvation or meaning, and realizing no it's not and that is crushing.
- aehlsf 5y agoIt’s definitely worthwhile to seek help from a qualified mental health professional. Many times it helps.
- slumdev 5y agoI agree with you, and I use that to set boundaries and find meaning outside of work. If you surveyed me about my attitudes regarding work, you might think that I have burnout. But if you asked questions about my emotional state or my life outside of work, I don't think you'd get that impression.