From front-end to back-end, from C-level to entry-level programmers, tech workers are worried. And understandably so. Layoffs are still happening, and it’s leading to anxiety, along with longer hours, concerns about whether to look for a new job, and burnout. I recently appeared on a podcast called “The Mental Balance,” in which I offered solutions on how to cope, whether all of this constitutes trauma, and common mental health concerns in the tech world.
Read MoreWe all have thoughts that trouble us. Rehashing conversations we’ve had. Feeling badly about ourselves. Worrying about things. The more we try to not think those thoughts, have those emotions, etc., the more they keep coming back. Especially when we’ve been through painful stuff. It’s called “ironic processes of the mind.” The good news: there are ways to overcome this.
Read MoreThe dominant emotion of 2021, according to the New York Times, was “languishing.” We so badly want to get back to “normal.” But in 2022, so many of us are still languishing - feeling stuck, unmotivated, sort of “meh.” In this follow-up to “Languishing and Lousy News: 12 Ways to Master the ‘Meh,” we get more granular. Read on to discover ways to not just cope, but actually thrive despite the uncertain times.
Read MoreOur fourth installment of “Profiles in Tech” focuses on Jake, a software engineer at a bioscience lab. Jake works with scientists to identify what they’re needing from software, and relishes his role in translating the language of tech to an unfamiliar audience. As a reminder, this blog series highlighting the unique mindset of those who work in tech… their outlook, their concerns, and their quest for fulfillment. Each post derives from an interview with an engineer, programmer, or developer in the San Francisco Bay Area, and begins with their story, followed by a few reflections from a mental health perspective.
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