Re:Ask HN: Have You Burned Out?
by dirtybirdnj on Monday June 06, 2022 @01:17PM
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> I am having a hard time getting used to the lack of micromanagement and the slower (and much more normal) pace of work.
This has been a pain point for me as well, adjusting to newer, slower or more bureaucratic environments.
You deserve to honor your resilience and success in identifying your issues and working to resolve them. You are an inspiration that people like myself can struggle, and sometimes continue to struggle but not give up.
Re:Ask HN: Have You Burned Out?
by whatthedangheck on Monday June 06, 2022 @01:07PM
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That's really terrible. I hope you'll get into a better spot. Good on you for leaving that first job. Recognizing that it was bad and then acting on it took courage.
The job payed $1k a month, and I didn't receive a single raise for two years, which is another reason why I quit. It was only after stopped working that I realized I was completely ruined, both mentally and physically.
The worst thing about this company is they use employee time trackers that analyze and store your mouse and keyboard movements and take screenshots every 10 minutes. My contract stated I had to have an activity level above 50% if I were to get paid.
Currently, I work as a writer for a digital marketing company, and I am having a hard time getting used to the lack of micromanagement and the slower (and much more normal) pace of work.
I can't afford rehabilitation, I must continue working to be able to survive which is really hard for me right now. I have some kind of PTSD too, I keep apologizing to everyone even though I haven't done anything wrong. So there you go... Sorry for the rant. :)