One would say that things happen for a reason. I am now taking my needed rest and relaxation from my stressful job (for a couple of weeks), and this has been taken cared of. One thing I can admit is that inspite of the other complains I have of this country — it is indeed fair in many areas such as in the protecting the interests of people who work hard (and not just those who don’t or can’t).
Meanwhile, the startup company’s CTO had sent me a message to let me know that they are going on a different direction on their hiring but they would like to keep my resume in file. Nevertheless, that interview has served its purpose. His story has inspired me to go for my dreams of making it big on my own even if that means breaking free from the safety of employment. He was basically a developer like me for many years working hard for companies who made millions from software he made and he did it over and over until one day he realized why should he be the one who makes millions instead? Why shouldn’t I be my own employer? But on the meantime, my health takes priority. Rest assured, I will have more time to write now especially now that my creative juices are flowing.
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1 Anonymous // Feb 27, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Hi Mixxy or MMO? I know a few computer programmers and people in IT busines here Canada and they told me that programmers get burn out easily because of the work pressure. A few of them just quit and try other areas eventhough they make good money. My health is priceless too and I value my 7-8 hours of sleep. You cant have the latter when you’re stressed out. Personally, I prefer less money for working not more than 40 hours a week and spend more time doing other things other than work. Fortunately I’m enjoying this with my current employer. Some firms have tried to recruit me for better salary but I refused. I have figured out the position has more responsibilities. When I moved back to the Philippines, I will spend more time with family and friends and relaxing and do other things that interest me.
Eric
2 rob // Mar 11, 2008 at 7:13 am
Eric, I can attest to that. Programming is a burnout-heavy profession. It’s that feeling when you just feel tired all the time, and just don’t feel at all about thinking about code for an indefinite period of time. A good software dev manager will understand that and plan around the inevitable burnout.
I remembered feeling really burned out three times in my life: back in 1999, 2002, and right now (which is actually a year-long burnout starting from the middle of last year). Each experience has led to some serious job shifts and life changes. So I think burnout has a purpose – it tells you to stop doing what you are currently doing, and to try something different. And yes, when health starts to get affected, that definitely the time to step back and get reorient our perspective.
3 mixxy // Mar 11, 2008 at 7:17 am
Hello Rob,
I included a couple of links on the bottom left hand side about burnout here. I find the sites very informative. Hope you were able to read them too.
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