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I 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
by gymbeaux 3y ago
I 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.