Anyone get depressed after rolling off a long term gig?

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Depressed no—but always sad!

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I usually get “the itch” to move on after about 9 months, but I also feel some anxiety along with the excitement when I start a new project—moving from that familiar to the unknown. I also prefer longer projects as I am able to get to know my clients better, develop more meaningful relationships with them, and see more significant change happen (hopefully at least).

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I live for project roll offs. New opportunities!

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I’ve felt similarly. It’s tough to say goodbye to a team that’s working well and giving you good trajectory. But, unless this is a forever job, best to gain a new experience, even if it accelerates the departure

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I was actually very happy when I left my 3 year long engagement. Long term projects are not good for your growth in most cases, your learning curve declines, you become lazy 😆

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Nope. Rolled right into a long PTO

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On a project for almost 14 months and will be on it for 5 more months. I’m kinda waiting to gtfo of the project. So depressed, no it’d be the opposite

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Just curious, what do you consider long term? What is the longest you have done ?

Thanks, yes to me one year is long term. I was asking because in my current project consultants have been here for 3years, but it’s a staff aug so kinda normal I don’t know

Sad because I will miss some people and comfort from knowing what I was doing and being good at it.

Here I am getting bored after 3 months

It was a joyous occasion to get out of those hand cuffs

I’m not sure about depressed but certainly can be emotional - totally normal. Look forward to your next opportunity

21 months on my current gig and 2 more to go... thought I’ll be happy but your post made me sad just thinking about it

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