This two-part series focuses on the terrible situation of burning out at work. Part one dealt with signs you should watch out for. In this part I touch on ways to avoid it in the first place. I’ve spent a long time writing, and rewriting, this post because I kept seeing new examples of people… [Continue Reading]
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Burning Out: 12 Real Signs That You’re Overdoing It
This two-part series focuses on the terrible situation of burning out at work. This part deals with signs you should watch out for. Part two touches on ways to avoid it in the first place. Burnout is real. I hadn’t witnessed it first hand until earlier this year, when a close colleague and mentor of… [Continue Reading]
Loving Your Family Without Hating Your Job: Tips for Work-life Balance
I’ve got two young daughters of my own. Even before they were born, I struggled a lot with balancing time for my career and time with my wife. Working in New York City, it’s not very common for people to have kids in their 20s or early 30s—let alone be married. I’m sure you’ve dealt… [Continue Reading]
Finding the Job That Brings Out Your Passion
I remember at the beginning of my career as a web developer how I’d watch the clock and bolt when 5pm rolled in. Back then, work was just something I had to do to get money. I thought I had a pretty good work-life balance, and I was fine until I started losing passion and getting bored…. [Continue Reading]