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I didn't know this had a name. I highly recommend it, btw. I usually do 1-2 years of intensive work, followed by 2-4 years of "chill". If you manage to make t
by moralestapia 2y ago
I didn't know this had a name. I highly recommend it, btw.
I usually do 1-2 years of intensive work, followed by 2-4 years of "chill".
If you manage to make those work years enjoyable (I haven't) you're pretty much on perpetual vacation.
- angelkst 2y agoWould such recovery from burnout be necessary in the first place if one didn't find the need to do intensive work?
- mewpmewp2 2y agoDepends on the person. Some people can not turn it off anyway, even with fewer hours, it always feels like you want get as much done about your projects as possible, as quickly as possible or it is kind of eating your soul and you can not relax anyway. I would prefer a shorter period of intensive work, then no responsibilities at all, compared to some responsibilities always.
- moralestapia 2y agoOh, but burnouts are not the reason why I take breaks. I feel it's the other way around, I take a break from "chilling" when I'm too bored and/or money is running low. I have burned out in the past and it had to do with other factors; anxiety, low income, ...