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Burnout

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by HOOP-T, Feb 22, 2008.

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  1. HOOP-T

    HOOP-T Member

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    Here I sit at my sales office in Dallas (Richardson to be precise), thinking, "Hmmm...am I really doing what I want to do? What I am passionate about?"

    I have rather enjoyed being in sales and sales management for the last 10 years or so. I have also loved being around the latest technology (IT/Telecom/etc.) the last 12+ years. I've had some good years and some lean ones. But mostly good.

    But I find myself feeling antsy, anxious, and sometimes just plain bored. I guess I am not looking for advice so much as maybe your stories on "burnout" in your career and what you were led to do (different industry, retire, go back to school, time off, what?).

    So what's your career burnout story? Motivate me! ;)
     
    #1 HOOP-T, Feb 22, 2008
  2. Cesar^Geronimo

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    I know the feeling. After 20yrs in IT I'm sick of it.

    I'm currently going back to school for Human Services -- working on getting 100% out of debt and switching careers to something that pays little but has high reward
     
    #2 Cesar^Geronimo, Feb 22, 2008
  3. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    I think your real problem is identified in the first nine words of your post. :D
     
    #3 Rocketman95, Feb 22, 2008
  4. mlwoo

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    Noice. Agreed.
     
    #4 mlwoo, Feb 22, 2008
  5. Falcons Talon

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    <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hbn9NG1VhPw&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hbn9NG1VhPw&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
     
    #5 Falcons Talon, Feb 22, 2008
  6. SwoLy-D

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    Nice. :) Is that YOU?

    I sincerely thought this was a thread about a PS2 game. :(
    [​IMG]
     
    #6 SwoLy-D, Feb 22, 2008
  7. Falcons Talon

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    Ahh hell no. I don't have money to blow on tires like that.
     
    #7 Falcons Talon, Feb 22, 2008
  8. University Blue

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    Whenever I feel bored with my job, I find distractions outside of work (e.g. the gym).
     
    #8 University Blue, Feb 22, 2008
  9. Surfguy

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    Anyone that actually enjoys IT every day of their work life after years in IT and doesn't feel some kind of boredom or burnout at some point needs their head examined because you probably are bonkers.
     
    #9 Surfguy, Feb 22, 2008
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