AI coders getting better by the day, tools improvement skyrocketing, and resources abounding so much you can physically sense the overload. (Heck at least I can!)
Add to that, Mark Zuckerberg telling us not just junior devs but mid-level engineers are all getting replaced by AI.
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Now is a good time to step back
Take a deep breath
Relax
For what *exactly* is Burnout and how to fix it?
Burnout is a work-related syndrome. A state of profound depletion characterized by three intertwined symptoms.
Emotional exhaustion.
Feeling utterly drained, overwhelmed, and emotionally spent.
Depersonalization.
Negative, detached, and even cynical attitude towards your work, your colleagues, and the very purpose of your efforts.
Inefficacy.
You feel incompetent, unproductive, and question your abilities, even when you’re putting in the effort.
Fighting the Flames: Prevention and Intervention
KC Green
Burnout is *not* inevitable.
Both individuals and organizations can take proactive steps to prevent and mitigate it.
But, it’s a combined effort (see the table below).
And it starts with you. You, first, need to say to yourself, my health matters. I matter.
Projects pass, partners remain.
STAY FOCUSED ON THE PEOPLE, PEOPLE!
Individual
Company
Regular exercise
Realistic Workloads and Deadlines
Non-negotiable!
Mindfulness practices
Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Role conflict and ambiguity breeds stress!
Setting boundaries between work and personal life
Open Communication and Feedback
Constructive, growth-oriented, feedback is key!
Seeking support from colleagues, friends, or mental health professionals.
Supportive Team Environments:
Work on those unresolved conflicts!
AI to the rescue?
AI-powered coding assistants can increase productivity, sure.
But what if your friendly neighborhood IDE was built, ground-up for your wellbeing? (Like we already have wellbeing browsers?)
Twenty years ago, Tom was coding his 1st web applications in PHP. But then he left it all to pursue studies in humanities. Now, two decades later, empowered by his coding assistants, a degree in AI ethics and a plethora of unrealized dreams, Tom is determined to develop his apps. Developer heaven or bust? Stay tuned to discover!
