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I have 2 offers, one from LTI and another from TIAA. Please suggest better option in terms of career growth, wlb and annual hikes. LTI -
Dont know which project I will be assigned to and TIAA is in BFSI domain Salary is almost same and profile is Business Analyst
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Only an Analyst, but yes absolutely. The nights and weekends work mean I can’t ever “log off.” Some nights I’m mentally drained at night and can’t do any more work, so I tell myself I’ll sleep and wake up early and continue. But I can’t sleep because the anxiety of work is keeping me up the whole time
I used to feel like this all the time. My first year as a manager nearly killed me - the anxiety over the responsibility and the challenges of managing others well (a huge transition). I took up drinking to cope. Which didn’t help, and dragged me down further. In the end I took up meditation. And worked on very specific process issues - problem structuring, work stream management, listening (a hugely underrated skill). It took another 18 months before I started to feel good, and another year before I truly loved my job. What we do is really hard. And even harder to do well. Good luck!
If you want to quit. Quit. Life is too short to be unhappy and no job is worth doing it unless you enjoy it. Just make sure you’d really be happier in a different job before you quit. Above all, don’t feel guilty for wanting a 9-5 job like everyone else.
I already exercise regularly, eat well, meditate, etc. I’m in good shape physically, mentally, socially. Overall, my life is happy, but work, especially lately, has brought my mood down considerably. I don’t want to turn this into a pity party, but people tell me how good of a job I have, how lucky I am. I’d rather just quit and do a job that’s more laid back, but I feel guilty for some reason.
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Has this happened across multiple projects OP? I had a very similar experience to McKinsey1 where my first year as a manager was hell. I later realized it was more so the project I was on and when I switched to a new project, things got a lot better
I’m on one project that is long term. My current team works a lot, takes on a ton of responsibility, we’re on a huge client, and I’m getting sucked into that sub-culture. It’s really straining me.
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I became disciplined about how I work. I shut down by 6 pm, get at least 7 hours sleep, and not respond to emails at night. No burning emergencies have cropped up where I needed to be working deep into the night. Part of this is not overreacting to urgency of work as none of my bosses are pretty organized and levelheaded.
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I don’t know what it is. I like this company, people, benefits. I’m a happy person most of the time, but lately I’ve been feeling really down. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
I'm in the same boat, and I think it's a symptom of being burnt out. I also hate not knowing why I feel that way.
I’m really sorry you’re experiencing this. I echo the recommendations to try a few things and see what works since it’s not a one size fits all approach: meditation, therapy, setting boundaries with your work hours, setting aside non-negotiable time for yourself, etc. I had a similar experience as a M1, once I connected it to my project and client, I shifted my mindset knowing there was a light at the end of the tunnel.
Also, don’t be afraid to reach out to an account leader you trust - especially if it’s becoming an issue with morale and engagement. The Future Leave program is another option to consider if you need to take a couple months to fully decompress - I know many who have taken it, no stigma or shame.
Not being in this situation I would also suggest that maybe non-work issues can impact your happiness. At least being fulfilled outside of work can make work more tolerable
Thank you EY2, A2, and BCG. Life outside of work is extremely fulfilling and I’m very happy. However, the stress of work and some people (Senior Managers) I have to deal with is making me feel bad. Unfortunately, this project is ongoing until 2022 and beyond so I’m stuck.