Best of Work-Life Balance — November 2025

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   Vangelis Sigalas·27w

   When Loving Code Isn’t Enough: My Burnout Story

   A developer shares their personal experience with burnout, describing how passion for coding gradually transformed into exhaustion and mental emptiness. The piece explores early warning signs like losing joy in previously loved activities, the pressure of being known as fast and reliable, and the toxic culture of constant productivity. Recovery came through taking actual time off, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with non-work activities. Key lessons include recognizing that loving your work makes you more vulnerable to burnout, the importance of involving developers in deadline decisions, and understanding that mental strain is as real as physical exhaustion.

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   Taki Elias·28w

   Are We Learning to Grow — or Just Learning to Survive?

   Explores the tension between learning for personal growth versus learning purely for employment. Questions whether modern education systems prioritize curiosity and independent thinking or simply train workers to fit into existing corporate structures. Reflects on how the cycle of paying for education to earn money creates a loop where professionals spend years repaying their investment through labor.

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   Cassidy's blog·29w

   I am back at work and it feels weird!

   A developer shares their experience returning to work at GitHub after maternity leave, reflecting on the emotional complexity of balancing professional responsibilities with parenting. The perspective shift from parenthood has changed how they approach workplace changes, prioritizing what truly matters while managing the bittersweet feelings of being away from their children during work hours.

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