What happens when you get tired of your job and don't want to do it anymore? This could happen for a number of reasons. Maybe the burnout is affecting you, maybe you don't find it enjoyable anymore, or maybe you find it more mentally taxing than you did in the past, which can happen with age.
I imagine this can happen a lot in coding-related jobs. I'm sure there are many developers who can write code quickly and efficiently for decades. But some can't do it for more than 15 or 20 years. One Hacker News user asked about this where he says:
"I don't want to code anymore. What else can I do?" The user also mentions wanting advice on going into a management/leadership role.
It's interesting to scan through the comments. Many of the responses are not exactly encouraging something different, but maybe a different perspective. For example, some of the suggestions include:
- Think more about the money and realize your life might be fine as it is, just with a different view
- Freelance as a coder and do the bare minimum to allow you to enjoy life
- Consider taking a sabbatical
- Don't go into management because it will be more stress and it's not as satisfying as coding
There's lots more in the comments that include suggestions on what to do outside of coding. Maybe you've been in, or are currently in, a similar situation (even if it's not specifically in coding) and would benefit from the thread.
Now on to this week's hand-picked productivity links!
