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As people make their way back to work and everyday life, a phenomenon takes over the country. There are millions of open jobs, and some restaurants are begging their employees to come back to work. But instead, they’re saying, “I quit!”
Over the past year, as millions of people have been furloughed, many have realized there is more to work than working long hours with little return. Instead, they crave a career path with more flexibility and more happiness. Dubbed the “Great Resignation,” this event has pushed these individuals over the edge because they are entirely burnt out.
Burnout affects most people at some point in their careers and has become a pandemic in its own right. But, like a virus, there are some particular symptoms and causes of burnout. So here are some questions to ask yourself to see if you are suffering from burnout. These questions can help you navigate your feelings and help you realize if it’s time to find a new career path and what the next steps look like.
Here are six questions to ask yourself to see if you’re suffering from burnout:
First proposed in 1974, the term “burnout” is a relatively new idea but is now widely accepted. Herbert Freudenberger, a psychologist and author of the book Burnout: The High Cost of High Achievement, first witnessed this effect from his work with free clinics and therapeutic communities. He defined burnout as a “state of mental and physical exhaustion caused by one’s professional life.”
Burnout can be caused by many different factors; however, here are some questions you should be asking yourself to discover if you are actually burnt out at work.
To some degree, everyone should be included in the decision-making process at their jobs. However, if your Manager or Boss consistently makes your schedule, gives you additional assignments, or adds to your workload, all without your input, that can and will get extremely frustrating. For example, maybe you requested some time off, then it was denied, or you were given a project even though your plates were full; these actions can cause a tremendous amount of stress on employees over time. However, employees feel empowered and perform even better by being a part of the process.
While many of us are not looking to find our new best friend at work, we should at least get along and enjoy the company of our coworkers and managers. If your boss consistently micromanages you on every project or a coworker is always making fun of you at work, this can lead to a toxic work environment. In a healthy workplace, you should have camaraderie with your coworkers.
If you consistently wake up every morning, hit the snooze button, and dread the moment you step into work, it’s probably time to find something new. While most people wish they were doing something more fun than work, your work should bring you some fulfillment in your life. Finding a career path where you see your work is valued, or you tap into some level of creativity or problem solving, work can be something you enjoy and look forward to daily.
When you are “in the weeds” or “drowning” at work, it’s not because many people are helping you out. Instead, these feelings happen because you are overwhelmed by problems at work and lack the necessary support, and if this happens all the time, the amount of stress can be overpowering. Your position shouldn’t make you feel like you’re stuck on an island with no help in sight.
While work is a big part of our lives, it cannot be the only part. Everyone has a life, responsibilities, priorities, and passions outside of the office. If you constantly miss out on the best interests of life because you are stuck at work or work is causing problems in your or your family’s lives, it might be time to reevaluate your career path. There should be room to manage all of these aspects of your life and not feel like you are going insane.
Feeling like you are stuck in a specific role or not moving up the ladder can lead to burnout. Instead, workers should feel confident that they are growing with the company and have more opportunities if they perform at or above their expectations. On the other hand, finding a new career path might be difficult if you don’t see any growth opportunities available soon.
You’re here. You’re entirely burnt out, and it’s time to find a new career path. It’s ok. You’re not alone, it’s completely normal, and millions of people feel the same way. But where do you go from here?
Being a coding bootcamp, we are a little biased on what you should do next, but learning a new skill or trade with opportunities for growth and work-life balance is the right way to go. While there are quite a few career paths with all of these, learning how to code is one of the best routes you can take right now.
The career growth for Software & Web Developers isn’t slowing down; if anything, it’s accelerating. Plus, the ability to learn these skills and transition into this career path has never been more accessible. So whether you were a bartender, server, farmer, or boat captain, if you have the motivation and desire to learn, you too can make the switch to this career quickly.
Are you suffering from burnout and ready to discover a new career path? Learning how to code and transitioning into a new web & software development career is the best route you can take, and we want to help get you there. LEARN academy, an online coding bootcamp, specializes in assisting people in transitioning into a coding career path with little to no previous coding experience. Our 4-month intensive web developer bootcamp teaches students in a remote live classroom for four months, including a one-month practicum where they cement in crucial real-world experience. Following graduation, our in-house Career Services Manager works with you to help you discover your passion and help set you up for a successful career in coding.
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There isn’t really a typical student at LEARN academy. Most have not taken computer science classes in college, although some have. Some have not gone to college at all, but many have undergraduate degrees in something other than computer science. Past graduates have been in the entertainment industry, waitresses, massage therapists, in the military, and just about anything else you can think of.
Students who are accepted and enrolled in the 4 month bootcamp are required to attend and participate in a workshop, called Jumpstart, offered by LEARN academy prior to the first day of the program. These workshops are free for students and included in the price of the tuition for the bootcamp. LEARN academy offers multiple workshops leading up to the start of class that students can sign up for.
One of the things we look for in an application is – did we get to know you? It’s almost impossible for us to get to know a candidate if each of the essay answers is only two sentences long. It doesn’t need to be a novel, but before you submit, check to make sure your personality is coming out in your writing.
Once you have submitted your application, the team at LEARN academy will review it and be in touch within a week of your submission date. If we feel it is a good fit we will ask you in for an interview. It is an informal interview. A chance for us to get to know you and for you to ask any questions you might have about the coding course. We know that it is vital to your success to find the course that is best for you and your learning needs. We use the interview to find out if we are the best fit for you! If at that point we both agree that it is a good fit we will invite you to secure a seat in the class of your choice.
There isn’t really a typical student at LEARN academy. Most have not taken computer science classes in college, although some have. Some have not gone to college at all, but many have undergraduate degrees in something other than computer science. Past graduates have been in the entertainment industry, waitresses, massage therapists, in the military, and just about anything else you can think of.
There isn’t really a typical student at LEARN academy. Most have not taken computer science classes in college, although some have. Some have not gone to college at all, but many have undergraduate degrees in something other than computer science. Past graduates have been in the entertainment industry, waitresses, massage therapists, in the military, and just about anything else you can think of.
Students who are accepted and enrolled in the 4 month bootcamp are required to attend and participate in a workshop, called Jumpstart, offered by LEARN academy prior to the first day of the program. These workshops are free for students and included in the price of the tuition for the bootcamp. LEARN academy offers multiple workshops leading up to the start of class that students can sign up for.
One of the things we look for in an application is – did we get to know you? It’s almost impossible for us to get to know a candidate if each of the essay answers is only two sentences long. It doesn’t need to be a novel, but before you submit, check to make sure your personality is coming out in your writing.
Once you have submitted your application, the team at LEARN academy will review it and be in touch within a week of your submission date. If we feel it is a good fit we will ask you in for an interview. It is an informal interview. A chance for us to get to know you and for you to ask any questions you might have about the coding course. We know that it is vital to your success to find the course that is best for you and your learning needs. We use the interview to find out if we are the best fit for you! If at that point we both agree that it is a good fit we will invite you to secure a seat in the class of your choice.
