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post 1634111263 03-18-2021, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted By Adam16121
Sounds like typical corporate life. Deadlines are deadlines, and you’re expected to meet them. Even the most generous companies in terms of benefits and PTO will expect you to deliver. An occasional 14 hour shift isn’t so bad if you are close to a go-live period regarding your project.
Yeah, that's exactly what it is. Go-lives are always a chitshow and it's all hands on deck. What's the alternative though, ya know? I know people who do a lot more for a lot less money.
Originally Posted By Silencespeaks
Hmm I think that might be motivation for some but not all of them. Other reasons can be ego as in craving prestige and social status. Or greed as in craving money over everything. Or addiction to work like other people have addiction to substances.

Also I think op is Asian - correct me if I’m wrong op. From what I understand Asian Americans are raised to value money and career and social status over everything else. So maybe it’s a cultural thing for her.
Yeah I am. For what it's worth though, out of all my siblings, I'm the only one that valued education. I saw their struggles growing up (as the youngest) and didn't want to live a life where I'm always having to worry about the next paycheck. I don't even think about money that much anymore and I've helped them financially a lot in the past year. Being able to help my family is what truly makes me happy. I'm compensated fairly, the work is interesting, and I get along with all of my coworkers. It's very hard for me to complain about any of that in the grand scheme of things.
Originally Posted By ramimotemem
Ahh I see. In that case, make some ginger tea, throw some honey in there and remind yourself it's a temporary setback while you drink that chit.
Actually just had some tea and honey today while sitting through some meetings! It was great haha.
post 1634111553 03-18-2021, 10:55 PM
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usually just say wutevs and stop stressing
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post 1634112053 03-18-2021, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted By wutevs
Actually just had some tea and honey today while sitting through some meetings! It was great haha.
post 1634113833 03-18-2021, 11:35 PM
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Some variation of this. Gotta pump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers in this racket.

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I don't want to, that's not why I do it. I do it cuz I fukn need to.
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post 1634118383 03-19-2021, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted By wutevs
Wagecel checking in. Worked 14 hours today and I'm feeling burnt out. How do you manage stress on a day to day basis?
I work in quite a demanding environment and it can get very hectic with deadlines to meet, I work hard and do my best but I never get stressed because I know wont get paid any more for killing myself!
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post 1634118533 03-19-2021, 01:59 AM
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post 1634119213 03-19-2021, 02:28 AM
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post 1634120153 03-19-2021, 03:08 AM
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I like practicing music. It requires a good amount of focus, so I don't really have spare attention bandwidth to be stressed. Bonus points to the drums too for their physicality. Maybe an instrument isn't a great idea if you're currently stressed and you haven't played before, but I still like the idea of something mentally absorbing.

I also like going on walks/runs and going out for a drink with friends. I'm not sure I agree with everybody else about lifting though. Maybe for emotional stress, but not for work/time stress for me. Kinda just feels like more pressure.
post 1634121173 03-19-2021, 03:53 AM
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Your body recovers from eating and sleeping - so eat as clean as you can and try and get enough sleep.

Try not to overdo stimulants, try and cut off caffeine at midday etc.

I think running outside (not on a treadmill) is great if you can find the time, even just half an hour a few times a week. I'm stuck in front of a computer screen all damn day so getting outside is ideal. Your body/mind isn't mean to look at a screen all day. Cardio helps my breathing and general health too.

Whenever you have some annual/holiday leave come up try and get away from your regular environment. If you're stuck in the home/work loop try and go overseas/interstate or even camping etc. Visit your parents and crash for a few days etc. Get out of that same old environment.
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