A couple of quick comments/additions on this. Burnout is very real in this community, especially for those with heavier responsibilities at home or in their personal lives (parenting, illness, extracurriculars, etc.). Recognize and manage stress before you're in the emergency room. Some stress can be good for you, as long as you're framing it appropriately, so don't aim for perfection. There are plenty of peer-reviewed studies around this "re-framing" idea. Do what you can throughout the day to complete the stress cycle. As the author writes, find connection through your community and peer groups. When people are faced with challenging situations, our culture has trained us to think we need more grit and more perseverance. Maybe it works short term, but at what sacrifice? Fuck the hustle culture. Find ways to lead with love, compassion, and understanding and never feel ashamed for needing to rest.
This was a great read - thanks for sharing. The points you bring up are definitely top of mind for me as I’m considering search. In fact, earlier this year I decided not to start a search due to certain concerns I had around points you’ve raised. I’m still very interested in ETA, but I’m looking to collect more data in a deliberate way before making the plunge.
A couple of quick comments/additions on this. Burnout is very real in this community, especially for those with heavier responsibilities at home or in their personal lives (parenting, illness, extracurriculars, etc.). Recognize and manage stress before you're in the emergency room. Some stress can be good for you, as long as you're framing it appropriately, so don't aim for perfection. There are plenty of peer-reviewed studies around this "re-framing" idea. Do what you can throughout the day to complete the stress cycle. As the author writes, find connection through your community and peer groups. When people are faced with challenging situations, our culture has trained us to think we need more grit and more perseverance. Maybe it works short term, but at what sacrifice? Fuck the hustle culture. Find ways to lead with love, compassion, and understanding and never feel ashamed for needing to rest.
Strong agree. Being able to ask for support from your community is a core part of being a resilient person.
This was a great read - thanks for sharing. The points you bring up are definitely top of mind for me as I’m considering search. In fact, earlier this year I decided not to start a search due to certain concerns I had around points you’ve raised. I’m still very interested in ETA, but I’m looking to collect more data in a deliberate way before making the plunge.
Good call on taking your time to decide if this is really the right path. It's a tough call and not the right fit for many.