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CodeMash 2020 | Programmer Burnout: How to Recognize and Avoid It | Santosh Hari

Burnout among software professionals is far more widespread than many would like to admit. It can sneak up on you. At first, you might dread going in to work each day. You find that can barely focus enough to get through the day and struggle with tasks that should be simple for you. It starts there and gets much worse. What are some of the things that cause you to burn out? In this session, Santosh Hari will draw from personal experiences and have a frank and productive discussions on some of the well-known, and not so well-known causes of burn out, how to recognize the symptoms, how to avoid getting burned out and some tricks on coping.

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Programmer Burnout: How to Recognize and Avoid It

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines programmer burnout, which is a highly relevant concern in the software industry

Taught by Santosh Hari, who is recognized for their experience and expertise in burnout prevention

Develops coping mechanisms and provides practical advice on how to avoid burnout, which are valuable skills for software professionals

Provides real-world examples and insights from personal experiences, which can help learners connect with the material and make it more relatable

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Learners who complete How to Recognize and Avoid Programmer Burnout: CodeMash will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Scientist

Data Scientists use scientific methods to extract knowledge from complex data and work with data from a variety of sources to analyze and interpret it. This course will help Data Scientists build a foundation to recognize the common causes of burnout and understand the symptoms of burnout. By gaining a better understanding of how to avoid burnout, Data Scientists can maintain job satisfaction and continue to perform at their best.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining database management systems and ensuring the integrity of data. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that Database Administrators possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help Database Administrators build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing out IT projects. In order to succeed in this role, it is essential to avoid burnout. This course will help IT Project Managers understand the causes of burnout and become familiar with warning signs to watch for. The course can help IT Project Managers cultivate strategies to avoid burnout, thus helping them to perform at their best throughout the duration of a project.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are focused on the design and development of websites. In order for Web Developers to succeed in their role, they must effectively manage their time and workload to avoid burnout. This course will help Web Designers gain a greater understanding of the common causes of burnout as well as the symptoms of burnout. By understanding these factors, Web Developers can take steps to protect themselves from burnout, thus ensuring continued success.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks within an organization. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that Network Administrators possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help Network Administrators build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the IT activities of an organization. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that IT Managers possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help IT Managers build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for writing instruction manuals, technical reports, and other documentation for technical products and services. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that Technical Writers possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help Technical Writers build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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Software Developer

Software Developers focus on the design, development and testing of software applications. In order to succeed in this role, it is essential to understand the causes of burnout and how to avoid them as a programmer. By taking this course, Software Developers will become familiar with many of the common causes of burnout and the symptoms of burnout, as well as effective strategies for avoiding it. Completion of this course can help Software Developers succeed by providing them with specific tools and strategies they can implement in their work to protect themselves from burnout.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks to an organization's computer systems and networks. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that Security Analysts possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help Security Analysts build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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Software Architect

Software Architects are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the overall architecture of software systems. Strong time management and stress management skills are essential for success in this role. By completing this course on recognizing and avoiding burnout, Software Architects will obtain strategies to mitigate and avoid burnout. These strategies can help Software Architects maintain job satisfaction and continue to perform at their best throughout the development lifecycle.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to run smoothly. An essential part of this is to avoid burnout. This course can help Computer Programmers identify the causes and symptoms of burnout and help develop strategies to avoid it, promoting job satisfaction and longevity.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analysts study an organization's current computer systems and procedures, and design ways to improve them. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that Computer Systems Analysts possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help Computer Systems Analysts build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) are responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of an organization's technology strategy. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that CTOs possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help CTOs build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are responsible for managing the overall IT strategy and operations of an organization. Success in this role often requires working under tight deadlines and handling multiple projects simultaneously. To prevent this from leading to burnout, it is essential that CIOs possess robust stress and time management skills. This course will help CIOs build a foundation in understanding the causes of burnout and its symptoms. This knowledge will assist them in building effective coping mechanisms and taking preventive measures to ensure their continued success.

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Java Developer

Java Developers are responsible for developing software using the Java programming language. By completing this course, Java Developers will be provided with useful and practical information on identifying and avoiding burnout. Gaining a greater understanding of the causes and symptoms of burnout, and potential coping mechanisms, will help Java Developers maintain job satisfaction and continue to perform at their best.

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