Do I belong in tech anymore?

15 hours ago

The author quit their job despite it being good by conventional standards, as it became increasingly unfulfilling and led to burnout.
A major factor in their burnout was the widespread and often unexamined use of AI tools in the workplace, which eroded quality, communication, and institutional knowledge.
They express disillusionment with the tech industry's shift away from progressive ideals, such as climate action and social justice, feeling a 'loss of an ideal.'
The author argues that meaningful work requires time, effort, and human communication, rejecting shortcuts, and is now taking time off to recover and reconsider their career path.

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