Ask HN: If burnout tells you that you are in the wrong job/career, why avoid it?

4 amichail 3 8/30/2025, 7:45:21 PM

Isn't burnout like a major operation that could make your life significantly better in the long run?

Comments (3)

eschneider · 14h ago

Burnout happens for a lot of reasons. And it’s mostly avoidable.

chistev · 13h ago

I need the money

lofaszvanitt · 13h ago

It tells you that you overworked yourself or overextended on your bodily resources.

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Ask HN: If burnout tells you that you are in the wrong job/career, why avoid it?

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