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Re:Ask HN: How to support someone with burnout syndrome? by BrandiATMuhkuh on Monday December 05, 2016 @10:52AM (#13106176)
Yes he is in tech (developer). And yes, he was at the doctors. I think it's his official diagnosis. So he is now for 1-2 month on leave. Luckily, being on "sick" leave for such a long time is no problem in Austria. So he won't have problems getting the job back and he still receives normal payment.
Re:Ask HN: How to support someone with burnout syndrome? by webmaven on Tuesday December 06, 2016 @05:23AM (#13113582)
Thanks for the clarification.

Your best bet is to involve them in activities that are completely non-tech related, and preferably don't try to engage the overworked analytical skills. It would be great if some (but not all) of the other folks participating are also techies looking to get away.

Movie nights, pot-luck dinners, low impact walking/hiking/cycling, drawing/painting lessons, pottery, museum visits, a book club, gardening, are all possibilities, and I am sure you can think of others.

Just, find a way to let the "burned out" capabilities rest while letting (not making) them engage with others on entirely different terms.

Re:Ask HN: How to support someone with burnout syndrome? by BrandiATMuhkuh on Tuesday December 06, 2016 @09:26AM (#13114765)
Thank you. That is great advice. Especially for the techi friends who often think a fun software-side-project is relaxing.