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To someone burning out, “a)” is really not great. I get what you’re trying to say, but it comes across like “you suck or you wouldn’t be burning out”. People d
by mlac 5y ago
To someone burning out, “a)” is really not great. I get what you’re trying to say, but it comes across like “you suck or you wouldn’t be burning out”.
People do succeed and burn out - it’s a pyrrhic victory.
I usually find burnout can be caused when one is in a system that has high friction (lots of administrative crap), vague performance requirements (bring me a rock, but make it good), and someone who is incredibly passionate and good at what they do, but can’t make the progress they want in their current position.
- motohagiography 5y agoFair, I would rephrase by saying, accept this instance of burnout, then reflect on the trajectory that got us there. Burnout passes, it's just a matter of mitigating the consequences when it happens. If you are in a high friction situation, we need to apply our intelligence to changing those circumstances or finding new ones that are enriching instead of grinding in an environment that isn't going to change. Burnout is like being down a hole you can't dig out of, and if you're willing to consider that you just suck at something (even if you're actually pretty good), it depersonalizes it enough to step back and climb out. But again, fair call on my phrasing and tone, thank you.