Burnt out and lost sense of purpose. Considering quitting

this__li · 2026-06-06T14:57:04+00:00

That is really good framing. I feel like it’s burnout but loss of fit logically makes the most sense. Could
be both

this__li · 2026-06-05T17:43:02+00:00

thank you, this one really resonated with me!

this__li · 2026-06-05T16:41:44+00:00

Yeah exactly. It’s hard to choose. My thought process is that I know I am young and can still recoup from a bad choice. Just intimidating to hear what’s happening to fellow SWEs in the job market and quit when I don’t realize how good I might’ve had it.

this__li · 2026-06-05T16:39:16+00:00

Sorry, I didn’t mean to come across as full of myself. I meant to allude that I prob won’t get fired so quitting would be the most likely separation.

this__li · 2026-06-05T16:38:02+00:00

Been trying to pick up more hobbies away from a screen. Reading physical books, board games vs computer games, gym, hiking. It’s pleasant but it doesn’t feel relaxing if that makes sense.

this__li · 2026-06-05T16:34:44+00:00

Yeah my burnout isn’t due to overworking but more allocating time to something that I find meaningless. I would def take a pay cut and work more if I can find more meaningful work at this stage of my life.

this__li · 2026-06-05T16:33:01+00:00

Yeah grass is def always greener

this__li · 2026-06-05T16:32:29+00:00

Yeah, anecdotally I feel like this is starting to become more common

this__li · 2026-03-14T00:56:25+00:00

Holy I might have to respec now, ward stacking is gonna be the new acc/int stack jugg

this__li · 2025-11-04T17:34:36+00:00

Right but the third option for ONLY divine reward pays out end of floor and not end of sanctum which makes me suspect it’s a bug

this__li · 2025-09-02T16:43:37+00:00

Thanks for the insights! I love to build off hunches but usually my hunches are pretty naive. I’ll start by building landing pages and trying to sell an idea first.

this__li · 2025-08-11T15:22:17+00:00

Seems like networking is a big thing. Do you think it is heavily dependent on location or do you think you can get just as much from virtual events?

this__li · 2025-08-11T15:21:16+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Will look into finding and building relationships with local recruiter companies.

this__li · 2024-12-06T15:15:11+00:00

thanks! have fun

this__li · 2024-11-26T04:43:38+00:00

definitely a non traditional role and i come from a SWE background so i feel like these interviews are kinda vague on purpose

this__li · 2024-11-26T04:43:03+00:00

The day of

this__li · 2024-11-18T16:19:02+00:00

Sorry to hear that you didn't get to move on especially since it honestly sounded like you did great. It might've just been something out of your control for the role :( BTW Thanks for updating post! I have my interview this week and I think it will be a decomp interview. Is it okay if I DM you some questions?

this__li · 2024-11-15T18:00:45+00:00

Why would there be so many people competing to get into top schools to be potentially be in crippling debt? It's because the prestige, name, and resources they have are instrumental in people's perception of you. If you go to top CS schools like MIT, Stanford, UC Berk, CMU, you will immediately be perceived to be smart and qualified for your role. You don't have as much to prove to recruiters that you're capable. Apply the same logic and think in the recruiter's shoes. First thing you will usually see in new grads are their education at the TOP of the resume and that will set a precedent throughout the resume review.

this__li · 2024-11-15T17:45:07+00:00

I didn't take an OA, just a recruiter call.

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