why everyone in tech is burnt out w/ eng leader, ryan burgess
guest: ryan burgess, engineering leader, formerly at netflix, host of front end happy hour podcast
- companies running lean after layoffs means fewer people absorb more work without anyone officially increasing their load
- remote and hybrid work removed natural boundaries like commute time, making it harder to fully disconnect at the end of the day
- block off time on your calendar for lunch and short walks or it will get filled with meetings and messages
- if you are burnt out in your current job, try setting real boundaries for 30 days before deciding to quit
- journaling can help you realize you may not be as stressed as you think once you write down the reasons why