‘Feeling burned out’: Bengaluru techie earning ₹35 LPA contemplates 6-month career break, sparks debate
Despite a lucrative salary and about six years of experience, the techie shared that he felt overwhelmed by the daily grind.
A 28-year-old Bengaluru-based Product Manager is contemplating taking a six-month career break after feeling burned out and overwhelmed by his daily work grind. Despite earning a lucrative ₹35 lakh per annum salary and having six years of experience, he expressed concerns about the potential impact on his professional trajectory and feared a resume gap in a competitive job market.
Financially, he is well-positioned to take a sabbatical, as he is debt-free, has an emergency fund, and his wife is currently employed. However, the potential repercussions of a career break sparked debate on social media, with some professionals encouraging the break while others cautioned against it due to the current state of tech hiring.
A verified recruiter reassured the PM that short breaks are rarely a dealbreaker in product management and advised him to stay prepared by working on projects and adding them to his portfolio.
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