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I don't think you can fix burn out with new responsibilities and challenges. At least it didn't work for me.

Before you will make any significant changes in your life I highly recommend to take long vacations. It depends how severe the burn out is. Maybe you need 2 weeks, maybe 1 month, maybe 2 months will help.

I recommend "reading challenge" from GoodReads. I like "challenges". Additionaly I set the limit higher every year - this year I set 40 books and I already read 39.

Location: EU

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: to Danemark, Sweden, Norway, Finland or Switzerland

Technologies: expertise in Kotlin, Java, Android and some parts of Spring and Spring Boot (Data, Security, Web)

Résumé/CV: email if needed

Email: rm2cdr at gmail.com

I'm a tech enthusiast with a solid computer science background, and my software journey has been quite the adventure. I've explored a range of projects, from crafting C++ VPNs to diving into DJI drones (fun fact: I tackled debugging on unreleased devices, spanning the US to EU distance!), and I've also built some nifty enterprise apps.

I've worked with code analysis tools and seamlessly integrated medical devices via Bluetooth, taking on projects that go beyond the typical CRUD tasks. Additionally, I've had a great time as a lecturer, and it appears that people really enjoyed my courses. So, if you're looking for someone who's passionate about tech and enjoys challenging projects, just drop me an e-mail :).

"Silicon Valley". It's not a movie, but a documentary TV series about startup scene in '00 ;)

I am self-employed and I can deduct VAT if I buy it in Poland.

There is also a book published by Tim Marshall in 2021 The Power of Geography. Highly recommend reading these two positions.

Changing fields is though for everyone, no matter how talented you are. There is a great chance he will fail. On the other hand, he meets all requirements that are needed to succeed.

Carmack has proven his extraordinary technical skills. I recommend following his Twitter. Sometimes he posts non-obvious technical stuff. I read some interviews and to me, he doesn't seem to be a person who is driven by gaining popularity.

I think this news is very optimistic, as yet another intelligent, talented and hard-working person is joining the field. Moreover, he is a household name, which may lead to benefits like popularization of the topic, gaining investors attention and so on.

I will keep my fingers crossed for him :).

Please, upvote parent comment :). I guess there is a lot of people who are wondering which papers he read.

Out of 36 books I read this year, these 4 positions have the biggest impact on my life:

The gene: an intimate history by Siddhartha Mukherjee - fascinating book about genes and medicine. Author explains ~150 years of experiments and findings in genetic science without going into technical details.

The child in you by Stefanie Stahl - it is one of the most important books I ever read. This book helped me understand myself, discover and overcome some of my traumas.

Nonviolent communication: a language of life by Marshall Rosenberg - very good handbook for improving your communication skills.

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - when I think of this book word "charming" comes to my mind.