I have two options now. Working in a simple not well paid job i am trained in or continue working in IT. I would leave coding and switching to Helpdesk in IT since I burned out as a programmer. I believe the tech industry propaganda brought me to programming so I left the simple job I’m thinking going back to again.

  • Lazycog@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Do you feel like you were passionate about programming? The great thing about programming is that you an always work on free time hobby projects for a very low cost. And I feel like programming is a job where you can jump back in whenever if you have a repository to show for it.

    I’d personally say you don’t need to worry about losing the career if you want to hop onto a simpler job for awhile to work on yourself!

    • ghddjhxf@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      4·
      2 years ago

      I think that is really good advice. I liked coding, but I became more and more overwhelmed. So maybe it’s time for a break. And you’re right, I can go back. Thank you!

      • Lazycog@lemmy.oneEnglish
        3·
        2 years ago

        I know the feeling of getting overwhelmed (and burning out)! Hopefully you can find enjoyment on your free time again soon and live a little, you’ll come out much healthier and with a sharper mind!

    • readwallah@programming.devEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      I concur. It’s not worth it to burn out. Keep up your programming chops on the side and it you want to come back, you have a repo to show future employers.