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Comment by ok_dad

> Should I tell my boss and/or team?

No, they will stab you in the back, no matter how much you think they won't.

> Should I take time off? How much?

Yes, if possible several months or a year so you have time to get fully away from the grind.

> Is there something in my working environment I should try to change?

Probably reduce the volume of work you are doing or do something that you care about more.

> Is there anything specific to working in tech and burning out that I should know about?

Yes, it's a constant treadmill of work, and if you aren't ready to never finish a project (all projects I've seen are in constant flux with constant changes) then get out now and find a career where you actually produce a finished product then move on to the next (like furniture building). The idea that software is a thing that is "complete" was a leftover from the 90's and the constant treadmill makes some people (myself included) go nuts.

parent ok_dad 4 years ago

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