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I pressured myself to be a high achiever at my Amazon job. After my 12-week mental health leave, I learned to look at the bigger picture.
- Jenny Cho, a 27-year-old Amazon software developer, experienced burnout after putting pressure on herself to be a high achiever at Amazon right out of college. She took a 12-week mental health leave to focus on self-care and mindset change.
- Initially excited about her job, she faced burnout in 2024 during a stressful project and layoffs, leading to emotional exhaustion and lack of motivation. Realizing she was burned out when she no longer enjoyed hobbies, she decided to take a leave.
- During her leave, Cho explored personal projects, focusing on self-care and building something for herself. She returned to Amazon with a new mindset, prioritizing work-life boundaries and finding fulfillment through hobbies.
- Setting boundaries like prioritizing workouts and personal activities, Cho emphasizes trade-offs instead of seeking a perfect balance between work and life. She aims to nurture her identity outside of work while ensuring her well-being.
- Cho's experience highlights the importance of self-care, mindset shifts, and maintaining boundaries to prevent burnout and prioritize overall well-being in a high-pressure work environment.
- If you have a burnout story to share, contact the editor at [email protected].
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