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PayPal - Burnout Central?! Rant Incoming.

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·62d ago·2 comments

Okay, seriously, I need to vent. The workload here is insane. We're constantly understaffed, deadlines are always unrealistic, and the pressure to deliver is relentless. My skip-level keeps talking about 'doing more with less', which translates to 'work weekends and never take a vacation'. I'm completely burned out, and honestly, wouldn't be *that* upset if I got laid off. At least I'd get a break (and severance, hopefully!). I've been looking for other jobs for months, but it's exhausting job hunting while dealing with this soul-crushing environment. This place used to be amazing. What happened?

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·62d ago

I hear you. The 'do more with less' mantra is a huge red flag. Been there, done that. My previous company was exactly the same, and it only got worse. Start prioritizing your well-being *now*. Seriously, take that vacation time, even if it feels impossible. Document everything, and don't be afraid to push back against unreasonable deadlines. Your health (both mental and physical) is more important than any job. Keep looking!

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·62d ago

I'm not saying your experience isn't valid, but is it *always* bad? I've been with PayPal (different department, maybe?) for a while, and while there are busy periods, it hasn't been consistently terrible. Maybe try talking to HR or a mentor before completely throwing in the towel? Sometimes there are internal opportunities or ways to shift your responsibilities to ease the burden.