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Irina I.

Have you ever burned out working on a startup?

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Lukas deConantsesznak
Occasional.ly
Definitely! I think most normal humans experience burnout working in startups. I was recently working nights and weekends for a couple months straight to get out some important deliverables. I think the important thing with burnout is to notice when it's starting to happen, and get ahead of it by setting aside time for yourself to recharge and unplug from the project/startup.
Irina I.
FirstHR
@lukas_deconantsesznak I agree, it is important not to miss the moment when you are already starting to burn out.
Lukas deConantsesznak
Occasional.ly
@iren_ivashchinenko right! I think most people do not realize they are burning out until it becomes a little severe!
Irina I.
FirstHR
I will begin. I once worked at a startup whose team constantly changed plans. Therefore, a massive part of my work was often thrown away. I just burned out and left the company a few months after that roller coaster. So now I myself put things in order in our team. 😃
Govind Mohan
@iren_ivashchinenko Same but I stuck around for 3 years :( took me quite a bit to recover
Karsten Richter
Nope. My family is priority #1 and helps me keep a healthy perspective on the startup.
Irina I.
FirstHR
@karsten_picasi This is very cool. It's a pity that not all founders understand that family is important.
Karsten Richter
@iren_ivashchinenko It doesn't have to be family, thought. I believe that a dog that forces you out or hobbies like singing in a choir with other people can help keeping the balance too.
Irina I.
FirstHR
Nick Anisimov
FirstHR
I burned out very badly in one project when I realized that everyone except me did not care about the result.
Irina I.
FirstHR
@nickanisimov true story.
Lera Shulga
Definitely yes. It was one of my previous jobs. And the worst part is that it took me about 1,5 years to recover:(
Irina I.
FirstHR
@shulga_lera Wow! And if not a secret, why did it take so long to recover?
James McElroy
Frienzy
My last co-founder and I were not a match. Everyday work was so laborious by the end of it because we did not enjoy working together
Irina I.
FirstHR
@james_mcelroy4 Unfortunately, this is often the case. Are you solo now?
Oleg from FirstHR
FirstHR
I think at least once, but everyone is burned out.
Vikram Aditya
1 outing every 2 weeks, 1 weekend getaway every 2 months and 2 week-long breaks in a year is what keeps me sane!
Irina I.
FirstHR
@viks_rum It is necessary to rest! I don't understand founders who say they work seven days a week.
wen
Yes, I have experienced burnout while working on a startup. As a designer, I often find myself working long hours, juggling multiple projects, and constantly pushing myself to meet tight deadlines.
Steve Lou
yes it was mostly infused with he frustration of not being able to make it. And I was blaming myself too much for it. Now I take things with more philosophy
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