| ">>> Upper management does not think it's wise to hire more people so they are burning everybody out and people are leaving." If you see a large number of co-workers, especially good ones leaving. Its a sign something is wrong. ">>> It's time to move on but I am just too burned out." If you know its time to move on. Leave. If you have savings, pay off your rent and bills for 3-4 months and rest. Take walks(seriously take slow walks and relax), take up a relaxing hobby, cook food (fresh food - no canned food), and get enough sleep (7-8 hours minimum),whilst looking for another job. I love working hard and I enjoy challenges, but if it means risking your health/social life/family life to meet an unrealistic deadline, this is where I draw the line. I used to work for a big company during summer vacation and the upper management had the exact same attitude your said about hiring people. They wanted a 5 man team to do a 10 man job.Into the second month I was already depressed, hoping for the summer to finish quickly. Since the day I left the place, I told myself I'll never work for a place which has a crappy work/life balance again. Remember you are replaceable and they know it. |