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I'm burned out currently so I chose a remote job for lower pay to allow me to reflect and recover... But unfortunately this job isn't as 'low stress' as I hoped

I'm burned out currently so I chose a remote job for lower pay to allow me to reflect and recover... But unfortunately this job isn't as 'low stress' as I hoped and I don't seem to be getting out of this burned out state... I need to believe that the system has been fixed before I can recover from burnout. I'm not seeing any light at the end of the tunnel so AFAIK, my industry (Tech) is just a deep, dark cave... I don't want to go deeper in there only to end up meeting the beast at the bottom! I'm thinking of changing industry away from tech sector but I wonder if every industry is like this or will become the same by the time I finish reskilling? The only solution I see right now is to just not care about jobs or career. Just coast along, do the bare minimum to get paid, play internal politics... I hate the way I'm turning out and wasting all my skills and energy doing BS but it's the most efficient use of my time given the current state of things. Based on the current situation, if I can preserve my sanity until retirement, that would be an achievement. That's what I'm aiming for at the moment... And the only way to achieve that is to be totally detached and apathetic towards anything career-related.

jfil 2y ago
Working remote (especially if this is your first time) comes with its own set of stresses and challenges. It took me 1-2 years to adapt when I started. Some of the challenges may occur in any wfh position. >>I wonder if every industry is like this You can find out by asking people in other industries. Either ask your friends, or people at a general networking event. They'll be happy to talk about themselves and their challenges. No need to reskill in order to find out firsthand. You're on the right path, despite it feeling bad. Good luck.
- jongjong 2y ago
  Thanks. I'm considering getting into cyber-security. It's disappointing because I much prefer building stuff than trying to break stuff but the way the tech industry is going, I think there is a lot more money to be made in finding problems than coming up with solutions. Nobody seems to be interested in preventing problems but everyone will gladly pay up to compensate for their neglect.

jfil 2y ago

Working remote (especially if this is your first time) comes with its own set of stresses and challenges. It took me 1-2 years to adapt when I started. Some of the challenges may occur in any wfh position. >>I wonder if every industry is like this You can find out by asking people in other industries. Either ask your friends, or people at a general networking event. They'll be happy to talk about themselves and their challenges. No need to reskill in order to find out firsthand. You're on the right path, despite it feeling bad. Good luck.

jongjong 2y ago
Thanks. I'm considering getting into cyber-security. It's disappointing because I much prefer building stuff than trying to break stuff but the way the tech industry is going, I think there is a lot more money to be made in finding problems than coming up with solutions. Nobody seems to be interested in preventing problems but everyone will gladly pay up to compensate for their neglect.