Ask HN: Burnt-out, directionless but want to turn it around

Re:Ask HN: Burnt-out, directionless but want to turn it around by i_am_proteus on Tuesday May 31, 2022 @10:42AM (#31570070)

Aside from the "fired and couldn't find another job" and "had personal problems that prevented him from working angles," there's also the possibility that said employee lives well within his means and can take large blocks of time away from full-time work if he chooses.

Which means that said employee could walk away from the company if he's dissatisfied. The company would rather have someone who needs the paycheck— he'll put up with more.

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Re:Ask HN: Burnt-out, directionless but want to turn it around by ynniv on Tuesday May 31, 2022 @12:25PM (#31571463)

I can see the reasoning in that, but in my 20 years in industry this has never come up. When my first child was born I spent a whole year with him, and the only person who was concerned about a twelve month "gap" was me. Take the time to care for yourself.

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Re:Ask HN: Burnt-out, directionless but want to turn it around by FerociousTimes on Tuesday May 31, 2022 @11:36AM (#31570758)

I am not saying that you necessarily endorse this line of reasoning or justification but if this is what passes for talent retention strategies at these firms, they're really in for a lot, lot of pain.

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Re:Ask HN: Burnt-out, directionless but want to turn it around by i_am_proteus on Tuesday May 31, 2022 @12:16PM (#31571362)

I absolutely don't endorse, but rather strive to understand.

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