I am thinking of taking a break from my job. Have been burnt out to an extent that I am starting to get forgetful about day to day random things even at home, going to work feels like a drag, stressed to a very high level, been doing therapy and nothing much is improving, I think I getting depressed as well ( no official diagnosis but have sleepless nights and random outbursts). I am looking to get some advise from someone who has done this or know someone who has.
1. Will taking a break for over 8-10 months (few months of recharge/travel and then LC grind) hurt my chances of getting interview calls? I get hit by Amazon, FB, Google recruiters a lot (more Amazon) currently?
2. Can I reach out to these recruiters and let them know that I am interested however I will only interview after 6 months and quit during this time?
3. I am on a path to Senior if I decide to stay back, I think I will get to Senior by next annual connect, however it’s hard to stay back. So, if I get to interviewing eventually, should I expect to get low balled massively in terms of level and comp. What are some strategies I can adopt before I quit. e.g. schedule Amazon L6 interview now for let’s say March/April rather than reaching out to recruiter 6 months later and only being to get interviews for an L5.
4. Will FAANG recruiters still reach out if I honestly update my LI after I quit?
5. Any other tips/suggestions.
I don’t want to ask for sabbatical, FMLA or leave without pay as I did something similar with the same team sometime back and I feel like I have exhausted my option. If I go on a 1-2 month long leave, it hurt my chances for promo and in my own headspace I will feel like the clock is ticking to prep and get a new job, while I am away. I just want to take a full break for a few months.
#burnout #depression #mentalhealth
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I can’t speak for all companies, but FB recruiters are really good at this. I was contacted by two recruiters and kindly let them both know to reach back out in 6 months and they did. I think they actually have a button in their initial contact email with a “contact me again in … months”.
Overall, focus on your mental health before worrying more about future work. You’ll be able to come back stronger.
When a recruiter from an interesting company contacts you, just say it's not a good time now but you're planning on a change in x months. Once you're ready to interview, just reach out to them and get the ball rolling :)