Is a career in tech really that draining?
Jul 6, 2021
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Seems like so many people want to live frugally and retire early, or save a good enough nest egg so they can work a less paying job that is more enjoyable.
I’ve always had the opposite mentality that I’m going to work as long as possible, but I’m also going to enjoy life and not save every penny (still save a reasonable amount)
Is burnout really that bad in tech that everyone wants to make their money and leave? Would it be better if more people figured out how to enjoy their money now and have some wlb?
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For me and my family, it’s about having a certain lifestyle, which we can have with corporate income, planning a bit ahead financially, _while_ making sure I don’t die of a heart attack or stroke while having a large bank account.
This balance is hard to maintain. My best recommendation, which unfortunately I don’t always manage to follow correctly, is to set up goals (for balance) and re-evaluate your situation regularly (months apart, maybe yearly). Make changes when necessary.
Luckily google has good wlb for me to do this.