Burnout in Tech Doesn’t Always Come Crashing In

Sometimes, it sneaks up on you.

You’re busy shipping features, replying to Slack messages, and pushing out fixes. Yet, something feels a bit off. You open your laptop and just feel… flat. Not overwhelmed. Not even stressed. Just numb.

You stop celebrating the little wins. You forget what you’re actually working towards. You take breaks, but never really feel rested. You’re functioning, but you don’t feel alive.

This kind of burnout is trickier to pin down, because you’re still getting things done.

But you’re fading.

If you’re reading this, you’re not alone. Take a moment. Breathe. Step outside. Have a chat with someone who doesn’t care about deadlines.

I’m here if you need a chat.

You don’t have to quit your job. But you might need to find your way back to yourself.

Written by Minh Cung — Founder of Quiet Circles, creating emotional infrastructure for modern work. Connect with Minh on LinkedIn.