Keep the job absolutely to 9 to 5. Don't even let it encroach on your not work time.
Ask HN: How not to burn out while working 9 to 5 job?
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Re: Ask HN: How not to burn out while working 9 to 5 job?
#22Relevant video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc3c3OrpKSI
It's called ruminating. You do have to train yourself to stop thinking of work past a certain point. It's unhealthy and doesn't make you more productive. The 9-5 actually makes it worse, because you're helpless outside office hours.
The proposed solution is to acknowledge that it's anti-productive. And if you really have to think about work, do it in a productive manner - plan out a schedule, read a book, don't feel helpless.
Re: Ask HN: How not to burn out while working 9 to 5 job?
#23Identity diversification. Don't be your job. Invest time and effort in people and activities outside of work.
Having spent a lot of time working for financial institution I must also add, that they might be the least rewarding workplaces.
Perhaps look for a job in a product-oriented company instead. In my experience, there is a difference.