One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
Depression(*) means loss of connexions, in your case with meaningful work and people. So it makes sense that writing and getting this kind reactions allowed you to get better.
I'm a Senior Developer and Co-host of Friday Night Deploys Podcast. I'm also a dad that likes to play video games and lift, always failing to keep it real with the kidz.
I see where you're coming from, although I have to disagree with that definition; atleast for my personal experience with burnout.
I don't believe what I experienced was as severe as something like depression, but I did feel burnt out growing my development skills to keep up with my expectations. That lead to me feeling frustrated and the cycle continued.
From the things I have read and experienced, I think burnout can lead to depression. However, I think depression is a much more complex issue to tackle.
Thank you for bringing up a resource that can help with something like depression, that book looks to be well regarded and I have not heard of it! :D
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Depression(*) means loss of connexions, in your case with meaningful work and people. So it makes sense that writing and getting this kind reactions allowed you to get better.
I can't recommend enough Johan Ari on the subject
thelostconnections.com/mobile/
(*) For those wondering, burnout is just an euphemism for depression, easier to use in a professional context.
I see where you're coming from, although I have to disagree with that definition; atleast for my personal experience with burnout.
I don't believe what I experienced was as severe as something like depression, but I did feel burnt out growing my development skills to keep up with my expectations. That lead to me feeling frustrated and the cycle continued.
From the things I have read and experienced, I think burnout can lead to depression. However, I think depression is a much more complex issue to tackle.
Thank you for bringing up a resource that can help with something like depression, that book looks to be well regarded and I have not heard of it! :D