5 ms·

Partially because it's very well compensated, and my partner has a disability so I'm the sole income for our household. Taking a pay cut to do something else wo

Partially because it's very well compensated, and my partner has a disability so I'm the sole income for our household. Taking a pay cut to do something else would be a big life change. More importantly, I can't imagine doing anything else. The first 5 years I was in the industry I loved it and was very successful. I got to travel and learn and felt like I was on top of the world.

jgwil2 5y ago
I think there are jobs in the industry that are both well-compensated and not a major source of stress. Google is widely known for both high comp and a relaxed work environment, for example. I think maybe you just haven't found a job that has the right balance for you yet. I would say to follow others' advice on how to adapt to your new job but also don't be too hard on yourself if you can't make it work because sometimes it's just not the right fit.
- burnoutgal 5y ago
  The suggestion of going to Google seems so laughable - I really wanted this role and ground out a bunch of leetcode problems to pass their screening, and barely made it. I'm not really into memorizing algorithms and data structures, I don't think I would do well at a FAANG. Ironically, almost all of my coworkers are from FAANGs
  - jgwil2 5y ago
    Not suggesting Google per se. Obviously it's not easy to get in. I'm just holding that up as an example of a place that has high comp and low stress and I don't think it's the only such place out there that meets those requirements. I would imagine there are a lot of lower prestige companies that fit that description as well.
stego628 5y ago
So you expect to be on top of the world all of the time? You seem to have a lot problems but your career isn’t one. You’re in an extreme privileged position. Treat your therapy seriously because no job will make you happy if you don’t get a grip.

5 ms·

Partially because it's very well compensated, and my partner has a disability so I'm the sole income for our household. Taking a pay cut to do something else wo

by burnoutgal 5y ago

jgwil2 5y ago
I think there are jobs in the industry that are both well-compensated and not a major source of stress. Google is widely known for both high comp and a relaxed work environment, for example. I think maybe you just haven't found a job that has the right balance for you yet. I would say to follow others' advice on how to adapt to your new job but also don't be too hard on yourself if you can't make it work because sometimes it's just not the right fit.
- burnoutgal 5y ago
  The suggestion of going to Google seems so laughable - I really wanted this role and ground out a bunch of leetcode problems to pass their screening, and barely made it. I'm not really into memorizing algorithms and data structures, I don't think I would do well at a FAANG. Ironically, almost all of my coworkers are from FAANGs
  - jgwil2 5y ago
    Not suggesting Google per se. Obviously it's not easy to get in. I'm just holding that up as an example of a place that has high comp and low stress and I don't think it's the only such place out there that meets those requirements. I would imagine there are a lot of lower prestige companies that fit that description as well.
stego628 5y ago
So you expect to be on top of the world all of the time? You seem to have a lot problems but your career isn’t one. You’re in an extreme privileged position. Treat your therapy seriously because no job will make you happy if you don’t get a grip.