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Back to EpisodesThe Burnouts of the Century
Season 2
Episode 36
Published 2 years ago
Description
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 "Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire (BCSQ-36)”
- World Health Organization Definition
- Scientific 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?”