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As I sit to compose this message, I find myself caught in an overwhelming tide of exhaustion - a relentless undertow that seems to be gradually but surely sapping my vitality and blurring the lines between my professional life and personal well-being. This is not the ephemeral weariness that follows a strenuous day or a hectic week. Instead, it seems to be a profound depletion of my creative reservoirs, a persistent feeling that has woven itself into the fabric of my daily existence. It feels as though I'm treading water in an ocean of endless tasks, unable to catch my breath. The once bright flame of enthusiasm that fueled my professional endeavors now flickers tentatively, threatening to be extinguished by an overwhelming workload and a relentless pursuit of perfection. The tasks that I once undertook with joy and passion have metamorphosed into Herculean efforts, each one leaving me more spent than the last. In this corporate world where productivity is a measure of one's worth, it has become increasingly difficult to separate myself from my work, even in my personal time. The tendrils of responsibility creep stealthily into my evenings and weekends, leaving me with a feeling of being perpetually on-call, bereft of the chance to rejuvenate and restore my energies. Moreover, the pervasive culture of 'hustling', of continually pushing oneself to achieve more, has left me feeling like a hamster on a wheel, running relentlessly but getting nowhere. The goals keep shifting, the finish line keeps receding, and I'm left chasing an elusive sense of accomplishment that slips further away with each passing day. Perhaps it is burnout - a term so often thrown around yet seldom truly understood. Its pernicious presence has insinuated itself into my life in the form of chronic fatigue, reduced professional efficacy, and a sense of disillusionment and cynicism. The vibrancy of my creative spirit has been dulled, the once-clear wellspring of my motivation now clouded with weariness and doubt. I pen this post not to lament my predicament but to open a dialogue about this pressing issue that is often swept under the corporate rug. I share my experience as an anonymous plea for empathy and understanding, in hopes that others navigating this desolate terrain may not feel so alone. Ultimately, I strive for a world where we can strike a balance, where productivity is not prized over peace of mind, and where we can step off the relentless treadmill of work to breathe, replenish, and truly live. Until then, I remain an anonymous voice striving to find solace amidst the storm. Yours Sincerely, Another Cog in the machine
Shakespeare is knocking one back 🥃 in his Peace..
Did you type all of this out on your phone ?
Chatgpt?
Did you use ChatGPT? If not, you should consider quitting and writing something to rejuvenate your creativity. Life is too short for the corporate BS in the tech industry.
I feel the same way - chronically fatigued, burned out, lost motivation
Go outside
Cool. Now get back to work.
I feel you man. I am feeling low today so much thinking how i will do this for next 30 years. I don’t have it in me. For me its not just the work, its toxic people and mentality too. I don’t know cure. I think don’t know cause too.
Is there a point in a company where you don't want a promotion for better work life balance? Hoping for you to find better work life balance soon.
Too much English bro