I don't think managers intend to burn people out, they would rather have efficient, productive workers. Good workers can get overwhelmed and not get time to foc

I don't think managers intend to burn people out, they would rather have efficient, productive workers. Good workers can get overwhelmed and not get time to focus on tasks or not enough support to be successful. To sustain a high productivity environment, there needs to be clear communication and a good relationship between managers and staff. It took me a long time to learn about managing up, and it's still hard sometimes. We need to be able to say what we can and can't do, be trusted that we are still working hard, and set reasonable expectations that can be met reliably. If I'm doing my best and my manager acts like a coach, we can grow together quickly. In hindsight, I could have fixed jobs and relationships I bailed from by asserting my intent, desires, and boundaries more clearly. I was in fear of looking bad if I said no, so I worked harder until I burned out. If you can fix things and find balance, take a shot. If they retaliate, you're in a bad relationship with someone who is not receptive to your needs and you need to move on. I quit my last gig because I couldn't get the changes I needed. There are many more places to work, I may as well move on till I find a happy place. For now, I landed a consulting gig, helping a small agency improve team dynamics and build the company they want to work for. I'd like to expand into technical training, mentoring, and find more clients. I think this industry has potential for awesome careers, and most of the struggles we feel comes from resolvable problems. Fixing these things would lead to higher productivity and happiness.