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by Xuper 2977 days ago
I never feel like celebrating the releases that were shipped even solely by me. Maybe once I build something with Idris or Ada?
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Nah I think this is just a personality thing. Coworkers often try to get my hyped up about finishing some release and I've learned that it's just not how I respond. My "celebration" is just to be relieved, go home and tell my wife about it, and start thinking about the next thing.
Taking a moment to enjoy a success, or just that a major heap of work is over, is critical.

The industry has a major problem with burnout. If we don't slow down, and take a break, then eventually, burnout becomes inevitable. The mind gets overworked.

Some people celebrate to recharge. Others stop using a keyboard, and find something else to do.

I don't recharge around others, I find it exhausting. But after a major project ends, I do usually find myself buying the new hit PC game, or taking a hike into the mountains.

Your coworkers celebrate, so that they can feel the weight of the release lift off easier.

Something else might already be playing that role with you - and some releases will be easy for you, and several months of hellish stress for someone else.

I think you missed my point (I probably didn't make it well): my point was just that "celebration" in the typical sense, is not how I take a moment to enjoy a success.
People need milestones. It makes them going rather than getting depressed about the fact that it all goes nowhere (in their opinion).
Agreed. Same reason I skip office Christmas parties, "team building" outings, retreat weekends, etc.