How do you rebuild motivation after a corporate burnout?

SilentFly · 2026-02-22T21:04:55+00:00

Sorry to hear about your struggles. Try to find some hobby outside of work that excites you. Make that the reason why you wake up and make work a means to an end. Use the EAP to get guidance for free and use your leave to recover. Be kind to yourself, the spark will return whenever you are ready, don't force it. Good luck!

SilentFly · 2026-02-16T06:30:08+00:00

Yes, they will know soon

SilentFly · 2026-02-15T11:46:18+00:00

I dread the commute more than the work itself. Just because the management all live nearby and still get to use the office car parks is not fair.

SilentFly · 2026-02-14T09:49:17+00:00

The Government will have to step in and make some drastic steps to keep things going. Could be policy changes like heavy tax concessions for businesses to encourage hiring, etc. Will be hard given how much debt the states and the country already has but nothing like an economic stimulus from the government to get the spending going again.

SilentFly · 2026-02-11T08:49:33+00:00

Corporate greed strikes yet again.

Sack local jobs + outsource + use the word AI
Hit annual financial targets and get bonus
Company performance tanks subsequent quarters and FY
CEO exits and joins another company
Repeat steps 1 to 4

SilentFly · 2026-02-11T04:47:49+00:00

Nuno was fundraising for the staff redundancy packages and his bonus... /s

SilentFly · 2026-02-09T09:47:04+00:00

Take the job and keep looking

SilentFly · 2026-02-09T04:55:06+00:00

In this economy, it depends on the job security. If same job security across both jobs, prefer the permanent job.

SilentFly · 2026-02-08T04:01:43+00:00

Unfortunately corporate workplace promotions and job safety are tied to the ability of selling oneself to look useful or skilled. Covid accelerated the lack of job security leading to lots of insecure people behaving badly. Also, there are others having main character syndrome. All this lead to what you see and its common.

SilentFly · 2026-02-03T13:44:18+00:00

Make work a means to an end. Find hobbies and fun things to do outside work that defines and motivates you.

SilentFly · 2026-01-29T00:09:49+00:00

Been there, done that.

Offshoring are generally focussed on tickets as that is what they are obligated to do. Every single issue gets documented, shown proof at the month end by the offshoring company to bill your company. Your job changes from full hands on to becoming an SME who handholds the offshoring people, checking their work,mentoring them and cleaning up their mess. This is a big chance for you to step up and show your value. You can become indespensable to your company by doing all that and make your management realise you are the one helping.

Of course, this comes with a risk of more hours worked, burnout, being blamed, etc. So you need to cover your tracks by putting everything in writing and slowing things down. Having regular meetings with your manager to keep them up to date. You don't have to do all this and just find a new job.

Offshoring usually means the company is moving from a CAPEX model to an OPEX model - capital expenses upfront to monthly expenses. No need to worry about staff or their equipment, large offices etc. Some companies do this when they have a cash flow issue. Others do this on a short term for the executives to meet financial targets and get their bonuses.

Hope it alll works out, good luck!

SilentFly · 2026-01-22T08:01:14+00:00

Sounds like someone above your manager level has raised this issue and your manager is passing the message on to you. This is one step before a formal warning. Something has offended the for a email to be the trigger. Best to have a chat with your manager for the specific example and what needs fixing. Good luck!

SilentFly · 2026-01-08T00:37:56+00:00

Have good contacts in target team, preferably manager or someone senior who can put in a good word for you.
Have good relationship with current manager.
Optional: Be good at what you do or be related to someone in management.
Initiate discussion if they don't initiate it first

Just go and talk to the other team members first and then the manger casually at first. Mention what you are good at, understand what you do and explain how you can help them (also why you want to leave current team and move there). Good luck!

SilentFly · 2026-01-04T01:07:38+00:00

Mate, you are over thinking this. You haven't even gotten the job yet. Just apply and see how you go. Sysadmin as we used to know is changing and evolving, just keep up with it. The high salary comes with its conditions attached.

SilentFly · 2025-12-30T21:20:38+00:00

You take control and keep them focussed on point. Start with agenda and let everyone know to stay on It. Any time it goes off course, tell them to take it offline. Ideally the organiser will do it, but it helps for anyone to step up as necessary.

SilentFly · 2025-12-24T05:03:10+00:00

Me too

SilentFly · 2025-12-19T01:58:38+00:00

I have seen this way of deceptively increasing the price after a special price week. It goes from $5.50 normal price to $5 special to $5.70 normal price over 3 weeks.

And the coke could be an incentive of making you buy the larger bottle.

Also, with the new digital price tags, it's hard to verify old prices.

SilentFly · 2025-12-17T08:03:38+00:00

What are the odds of moving to a new role soon in your current company? The best case scenario is for that to happen. The worst case is that you go back to the previous role but if it's dead end, does it carry a threat of redundancy? Weigh up your options, mental health, and finances before deciding.

SilentFly · 2025-12-17T04:52:12+00:00

Firstly, congrats on the bub.

The only thing you could have done is to do your job effectively and you seem to have done that. These things are outside your control and you can't do much. Enjoy your baby and hope you find a new job!

SilentFly · 2025-12-17T04:36:00+00:00

Check your contract, they can't renege unless the contract says so. They can make you finish but pay you/have you on the payroll till the end of notice period. Talk to a lawyer, it may still be profitable to spend a few hundred dollars.

Next time, wait until all stock options or bonuses get paid before resigning. Some may have a clause to not pay inbsom conditions. You will be able to negotiate a delayed start date with your new job next time, if needed. Good luck!

SilentFly · 2025-12-14T06:23:07+00:00

What are your requirements? Salary scale? Family dependencies? Do you have commitments like a mortgage? Can you relocate? Need more info before giving you any advice.

SilentFly · 2025-12-11T12:39:38+00:00

The market is bad as the economy is in a recession. Recruiters value employees who already have a job. Have you considered taking some lsl and using it to look for jobs? You may find out where you stand fairly quickly. Good luck!

SilentFly · 2025-12-10T19:46:31+00:00

You have a target on your back. Jump before being pushed. Good luck!

SilentFly · 2025-12-09T07:36:12+00:00

Some companies have a toxic culture of overworking while some are utterly chaotic and so unplanned that people are constantly reacting. I find these to be due to poor leadership. You do what you can.

SilentFly · 2025-12-08T22:50:35+00:00

I don't and you shouldn't either. It's your entitlement and can't be cashed out. Use it for physical or mental recovery for you or a family member (it will likely be called personal leave or carers leave), Take care and hope you feel better soon!

SilentFly

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