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> If you need a break - you need a break Who is to say that a break in the form of a sabbatical is the only way to improve OP's mental health? What about other
by philomath_mn 3y ago
> If you need a break - you need a break
Who is to say that a break in the form of a sabbatical is the only way to improve OP's mental health? What about other time off, changing the structure of the work-week, changing how time is spent outside of work, therapy, etc?
> if you're strong enough to leave, you're strong enough to find your way again afterwards
This may be true about OP's individual effort, but it is a separate question whether that amount of effort (or _any_ amount of effort) will be enough to land a job in a bearish market.
- gymbeaux 3y agoI can tell you firsthand that the ONLY cure for a shitty, soul-draining job is to quit. As for the timing, it could be better, but it could be worse. Plenty of openings out there as long as your stack isn’t COBOL. C and Python are particularly strong for AI/ML related efforts at places like Nvidia and data science/engineering at many places, respectively. Ultimately, having a job is pointless if it kills (literally or figuratively). OP being a PM will probably have a harder time of course, but IMO there’s no point having a job if you’re miserable.
- philomath_mn 3y ago> a shitty, soul-draining job OP never described his job in that way, just that they felt burnt out. Furthermore, OP is not talking about quitting and looking for a new job, they want to to take time off, which is a different question. If OP is in an abusive situation or is in physical danger I would agree they should quit. Otherwise I think evaluating options to make the current situation work or looking for a new position while continuing to work would be better options.
- gymbeaux 3y agoSee to me if they want time off, they had a shitty, soul-draining job, whereas if it were "mild" they would likely prefer to just find a different job. Most people probably don't take time off between jobs.