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This seems like a load of bullshit to me. Some LinkedIn Lunatic level crap He starts off by telling us he's burnt out and then jumps immediately to discussing how he turned a hobby into a full time job... Sounds like a cycle. "Its not an ego trip" but I will spend 17 tweets talking about myself
That was like an M. Night Shyamalan twist for me.
This seems like a load of bullshit to me. Some LinkedIn Lunatic level crap He starts off by telling us he's burnt out and then jumps immediately to discussing how he turned a hobby into a full time job... Sounds like a cycle. "Its not an ego trip" but I will spend 17 tweets talking about myself
At the end he advertises for work as a freelance developer. That was like an M. Night Shyamalan twist for me.
He also writes in his bio "I’m a father but I’m not like all up in your face about it." and then has a barf worthy banner image related to fatherhood and makes numerous comments to how "dad jokes" will still be routinely made.
Personally, I find the biggest reason for burnout is lack of autonomy. The author seems to have found the same.
I've worked hard on things I'm passionate about and never get burnt out.
I took a job recently where the product is millions over budget and years behind and all the work goes into a continual hole... and it's the first time I'm starting to experience burnout.
This seems like a load of bullshit to me. Some LinkedIn Lunatic level crap He starts off by telling us he's burnt out and then jumps immediately to discussing how he turned a hobby into a full time job... Sounds like a cycle. "Its not an ego trip" but I will spend 17 tweets talking about myself
At the end he advertises for work as a freelance developer. That was like an M. Night Shyamalan twist for me.
I wish I had any other interest apart from programming...
You probably like making things. It's why we program. Find something you like making besides programs.
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At the end he advertises for work as a freelance developer. That was like an M. Night Shyamalan twist for me.
I thought that at first too, but he says he likes picking old tickets off the backlog. There's usually no product pressure or deadlines with that sort of work. Which is actually the source of burnout perhaps?
So, it's a bit contradictory?
If you can't imagine yourself doing your job for the next 40 years*, then find another one.
*If you're a gunner and plan on running the place by then, that's different. Likewise, if you expect to add responsibilities and enjoy some variety, that's also different. But the basic responsibilities and activities shouldn't be abhorrent or even unfulfilling to you.
I wish I had any other interest apart from programming...
My deep knowledge of Star Wars and the NBA is not leveragable.