Re:Why it's OK to leave a tech job at 5 p.m.
by JohnnyFlash on Tuesday April 17, 2012 @02:07AM
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I work till 5pm. Have done for about 2 years now. Whats happened?
1) I haven't burned out
2) I have retained good relationships with my family and friends
3) I enjoy evenings out
Previously I worked all hours. If my partner had let me I would have brought the computer to bed and typed into the night. I burned out and jeopardised my relationship.
I get that there are times when you need to work longer. When you have a deadline or something really needs to be done. However.. if this is every day for a long period of time then you are probably doing something wrong.
1) I haven't burned out 2) I have retained good relationships with my family and friends 3) I enjoy evenings out
Previously I worked all hours. If my partner had let me I would have brought the computer to bed and typed into the night. I burned out and jeopardised my relationship.
I get that there are times when you need to work longer. When you have a deadline or something really needs to be done. However.. if this is every day for a long period of time then you are probably doing something wrong.