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i think you should question the validity of your statement, “I lost a great job..” what was so great about this job? since you likely departed from a big tech

by mylons 4y ago

i think you should question the validity of your statement, “I lost a great job..” what was so great about this job? since you likely departed from a big tech company I assume the compensation was most or all of the reasons you thought it was great. you probably wouldn’t get burnt out doing something at a great job imo.

tombert 4y ago
It did pay well, but it also was fairly interesting work with a lot of room for exploration and growth. Maybe I’m just frustrated and looking back with rose colored glasses.
- mylons 4y ago
  as someone who’s been in your position my intuition is the rose colored glasses view as well. i don’t know the situation exactly, of course. there are other excellent jobs out there. you are not your job. good luck with wherever this change takes you!
  - tombert 4y ago
    Oh I know; I think I came off as more somber than I intended to; I'm really not depressed about it or anything. I'm sure I'll find another decent job soon enough. I appreciate the kind words though!
    - Shorn 4y ago
      Ignoring pride/ego or other issues (i.e. how would you actually go about doing it, HR issues, company receptiveness, etc.) - would you go back? If not, what would have to change for you to go back?
      - tombert 4y ago
        If they offered my position back to me tomorrow, I would take it in a heartbeat.
        Shorn 4y ago
        Assuming: - you can't change the organization, only your own behavior (just assume it, you don't have to agree) - the behavioral issues you reported were what caused the company to part ways with you - those behavioral issues were caused by burnout What would you do differently to avoid the burnout?
        tombert 4y ago
        I would probably prioritize taking time off on semi-regular intervals, and try to avoid my habit of overextending myself and spreading myself super thin. I would also try and spot the early signs of burnout sooner and tell my manager so that he could work with me before anything get too bad and before I start missing deadlines.

by mylons 4y ago

tombert 4y ago

It did pay well, but it also was fairly interesting work with a lot of room for exploration and growth. Maybe I’m just frustrated and looking back with rose colored glasses.

mylons 4y ago
as someone who’s been in your position my intuition is the rose colored glasses view as well. i don’t know the situation exactly, of course. there are other excellent jobs out there. you are not your job. good luck with wherever this change takes you!
- tombert 4y ago
  Oh I know; I think I came off as more somber than I intended to; I'm really not depressed about it or anything. I'm sure I'll find another decent job soon enough. I appreciate the kind words though!
  - Shorn 4y ago
    Ignoring pride/ego or other issues (i.e. how would you actually go about doing it, HR issues, company receptiveness, etc.) - would you go back? If not, what would have to change for you to go back?
    - tombert 4y ago
      If they offered my position back to me tomorrow, I would take it in a heartbeat.
      - Shorn 4y ago
        Assuming: - you can't change the organization, only your own behavior (just assume it, you don't have to agree) - the behavioral issues you reported were what caused the company to part ways with you - those behavioral issues were caused by burnout What would you do differently to avoid the burnout?
        tombert 4y ago
        I would probably prioritize taking time off on semi-regular intervals, and try to avoid my habit of overextending myself and spreading myself super thin. I would also try and spot the early signs of burnout sooner and tell my manager so that he could work with me before anything get too bad and before I start missing deadlines.