Avoiding burnout as an ambitious developer
Read OriginalThis article details a developer's personal journey with severe burnout caused by overcommitting to work, hackathons, and conferences. It explains the negative impacts on mental health and offers hard-earned advice on learning to say 'no', prioritizing personal interests, and achieving a sustainable work-life balance to prevent burnout in a demanding tech career.
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