title says it all. Here for 10+ years in software engineering. Survivied reorgs and layoffs, now feeling burnt out fighting so many battles. i have another offer in hand but fear ill bring the burn out with me. how do you recover? TC:220k
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Yoga
Actually did yoga for a while and it helped. This is a reminder.
Yoga definitely helps. I can say it saved my career. Couple of tips which worked for me- consistency is key, reading about philosophy of yoga and having a community of yoga practitioners
Very curious about this. Do you find better success through classes, at home by yourself or a mix?
I started with classes . Now I do mix of 60% classes , 40% Home practice. Going to classes helps you socialize and generates positive energy (in my opinion)
Take some time out for your health ...it works!
One Bourbon, one beer and one scotch. Repeat
Do nothing for a while.
Join wework. Do nothing and still get paid.
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Meditation has been helpful for me. I do it on my lunch break sometimes
Take a long break before the new job. Also, find a good mentor to talk things through with. At the new role, focus on learning and listening for the first few months. Read “The First 90 Days” by Michael Watkins and follow his steps as much as possible. That book was tremendous in setting me up for success.
Yep, boss told me to read it. Then he got laid off before I finished reading it so in the trash it went. A lot of it makes sense though but are only practical at high levels where technical skills don't matter so much.
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Take time off between jobs to travel. Start a new hobby so you have something to look forward to outside of work. Look for a job that is not quite a career change, but different enough to make it exciting again (remote, completely different industry, small business, etc)