|
|
|
|
|
|
by sethx
3325 days ago
|
|
|
Software engineer here. I've been working on meaningless and emotionally unrewarding project for the last 2 years.
Running burnout self-tests this morning yielded me the second most critical level, but still worthy of "act immediately" or "seek medical attention". I feel pretty down and my dayjob is meaningless to me. I'm considering taking a sick leave till the end of my contract next month, and am wondering this: If burnout is caused by lack of emotional reward and lack of giving a f*ck, should i pick up a sideproject I've committed to that i kind of care about instead, and think is interesting? Or ditch that as well and just take rest/go travel? Can i still work while recovering? What's a good workload? |
|
|
Do you have hobbies? There's many to choose from :) Ask yourself, what does have meaning to you? There is more to life than a job.
"should i pick up a sideproject I've committed to that i kind of care about instead, and think is interesting?"
This might be a good idea. If you would find it meaningful and emotionally rewarding.
"Or ditch that as well and just take rest/go travel?"
Is there someplace you have always wanted to go? Rest is good, but it sounds like you aren't overworked, as much as just not being stimulated. As far as I can tell.
"Can i still work while recovering? What's a good workload?"
If you have the savings, I wouldn't.
"I'm considering taking a sick leave till the end of my contract next month"
If you absolutely need to. But it might mean not getting a good reference. Can you stick it out(assuming you dont already have another lined up)?