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by doublerebel 1050 days ago
You seem to have burned out pretty quickly. Most small business and startups take 5+ years to be sustainable and/or find an exit.

What most commenters here are assuming is that you will like this same kind of work after you take a break. I'm not sure that you've discovered the difference between the kind of work that you think you like vs the kind of work you really like and/or doesn't feel like work. Lots of us with certain skills feel like we should fit in a certain job and/or be able to handle running a business on our own, but that doesn't mean it's the case.

Above all I would recommend finding any job where you feel valued -- either by your colleagues or because you feel you are doing something productive and/or rewarding. I've had scores of different jobs over the years across different industries and what you may end up wanting to do long-term may surprise you.

Don't spend too much time inside your own head in a loop. I totally agree with this comment from qazxcvbnmlp:

> If you have financial means - I’d recommend taking a part time job where your output is immediately visible (bartending, carpentry, landscaping, (I personally load bags on airplanes)). Remember the goal is not to make money, it’s to have people tell you what you are doing matters. Eg, have someone notice the extra 5 mins you put in to make the lawn lines straight. See the smile on a regular when you remember their order. Etc.

I'd replace "financial means" with "budgetary discipline". It's much easier to take all kinds of opportunities if you are disciplined about expenses.