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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2024 · 50 MIN

The Burnouts of the Century

from Picture Me Coding · host Erik Aker and Mike Mull

Following publication of a recent report where 80%(!) of software engineers and managers are reporting burnout, Mike and Erik take on the difficult topic of burnout in our industry. Through a discussion of the definition, causes, and frequency of this phenomenon, your Picture Me Coding hosts decide that maybe software itself is to blame! ResourcesBurnout self-test“Burnout in software engineering: A systematic mapping study“A newer and broader definition of burnout: Validation of the "Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire (BCSQ-36)”World Health Organization DefinitionScientific American “Science Quickly” podcast episode “You Can’t Fix Burnout with Self-Care”Nagoski sisters Ted Talk: “The Cure for Burnout: Hint it isn’t self-care” “Burnout in Software Development - Survey Results 2021”Joy Lab podcast “Is It Burnout or Depression?”Send us Fan Mail

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Following publication of a recent report where 80%(!) of software engineers and managers are reporting burnout, Mike and Erik take on the difficult topic of burnout in our industry. Through a discussion of the definition, causes, and frequency of this phenomenon, your Picture Me Coding hosts decide that maybe software itself is to blame! Resources Burnout self-test“Burnout in software engineering: A systematic mapping study“A newer and broader definition of burnout: Validation of the "Burno...

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