[StackRankThis]

Are you being scapegoated for stuff or bullied in some other way at work? I've seen that burnout usually stems from some injustice that you are unable to avoid or otherwise control - leaving you feeling hopeless and burned out. My wife and I worked for Microsoft (at the headquarters in Redmond) for years and we became extremely burned out. Even after we were no longer employeed we had to write a book about it to sort out what really happened to us and what the causes for our burnout were. Just know that you are not alone and you're not crazy! Typically those that are scapegoated, or at least subjected to situations leading to burnout, typically have a talent that others are jealous of. You'll make it through this - do your own research into burnout and bullying it may help. Find someone that you can talk to about your situation to help you sort it out emotionally. I had my wife for support.

[BobertK]

"typically have a talent that others are jealous of": This is truly a problem not just for the gifted but often for anyone who actually gives a shit.

Another consideration is that often when you are helping someone get what they want, they can feel inferior and/or powerless (i.e they are not programmers, tech is a black hole to them etc). On top of that often internally they feel unworthy and so strike out at the very person helping their success. Weird but it's happened to me.

[StackRankThis]

We (my wife and I) read your reply and completely agree with your point! We have both experienced this ourselves.

[BobertK]

I've had to grow a thick skin and focus on being the person I want to be, without getting caught up in outcomes. And learn empathy.