What does burnout feel like?

[SkinnyPete]

I think I'm suffering from it, and I would describe it as a total and all-encompassing feeling of apathy.

I've tried taking some time off, both a week at a time or frequent extended weekends but it's not working.

The work itself is great, it's more the workload and some of the people. On the rare times, I've felt like this before, I would change jobs, but the prospect of a new role doesn't excite me, and I certainly can't be bothered going through the interview process normally associated with a senior role.

I think I need the summer off.

[SkinnyPete]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm getting a little bit of Sunday dread, thinking about this week's workload and planning through in my head how best to tackle it at 9 AM tomorrow.

I did speak with a trusted recruiter recently, and he told me the market is dire and not to rock the boat. I still think a career break could be a healthy option though.

I'm going to try and survive a couple more months, then I'm out I'm out regardless.