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How much do you prioritize work-life-balance when it comes to career? (hexbear.net)
submitted 7 hours ago by PopPrincess@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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So yaa, how do you like balance work-life-balance and interests. I'm considering a job or however to put it that is known for awful work-life-balance, but is also incredibly interesting, but I'm not sure if it's worth it😩

Like I do want to get married and have a family and such at some point, but that is in no way guaranteed, especially not considering my circumstances, meanwhile focusing on career seems more safe I suppose😵‍💫

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[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

I'm still dealing with the consequences of burnout almost 5 years later, so yeah, I go heavily on the "life" side of work-life balance now.

Burnout can have serious, long-lasting mental and physical health effects. Killing myself for most of my 20s in the name of "getting experience" and "making money" was definitely not worth it, especially because now I don't know how to work without falling into unhealthy patterns.

[–] PopPrincess@hexbear.net 2 points 4 hours ago

I definitely fear this. I'm probably pushing 60+ hours right now between studying, work, extracurriculars, etc.😵‍💫

How did you know you were burned out, or approaching burnout?