Sarah K.
Engineering Manager · 4h ago
I didn't realize I was burned out until I broke down in tears because a pull request had two merge conflicts. Took two weeks of unpaid leave and handed off on-call rotation immediately.
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Anonymous
Management Consultant · 8h ago
Working 70-hour weeks for a partner who communicates exclusively in urgency and panic. My doctor told me my cortisol levels are through the roof. Quietly interviewing elsewhere.