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Managers and senior engineers should be responsible for making them feel better in these situations. Having a support group of peers is also really helpful.

If you reach Senior level ranks and continue to suffer from these feelings though…



> If you reach Senior level ranks and continue to suffer from these feelings though…

They need to consult a therapist because they’re likely dealing with anxiety disorder.

If someone truly enjoys working 12 hours a day and weekends constantly then I suppose it’s fine.




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