#ITIndustry #EmployeeWellbeing #OverpressureInIT
Hey everyone,
I wanted to bring up a recent heartbreaking incident that has struck close to home for our team and has highlighted a crucial issue within the IT industry – the dangers of overpressure in the workplace.
We recently lost our colleague John, a dedicated manager who unfortunately fell victim to the stresses and strains of the job. His passing has sparked a much-needed conversation about the toll that constant pressure and high expectations can take on employees in our line of work.
Here are some possible solutions that we can implement to ensure the well-being of our team members and prevent such tragedies from happening again:
– Encourage a healthy work-life balance by promoting flexible working hours and remote work options 🌟
– Provide resources for mental health support such as counseling services or workshops on stress management 💡
– Regularly check in with team members to gauge their levels of stress and burnout, offering support where needed 🤝
– Foster a culture of open communication where employees feel comfortable expressing their concerns and seeking help when necessary 💬
Let’s learn from this tragedy and work together to create a work environment that values the health and happiness of our team members above all else. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and it’s time we start treating them as such.
What are your thoughts on this issue? How do you think we can better support each other in the face of workplace pressures? Let’s keep the conversation going.
I’m sorry for your loss OP.
And that’s why I work smart not hard. And exercise.
Remember gents, we save PDFs, not lives. The job can wait
Sorry for your loss as this will also be a stark reminder that the company will move on without you so never put unneeded stress on yourself for an organization. No one is going to mention what a dedicated worker you were at your memorial
Really? You’re saying the man died of a heart attack because of the pressures of his IT job?
I don’t know if I buy this, rofl. I would like to get a doctors opinion on the man’s HDL/LDL, triglycerides, etc had anything to do with him getting a heart attack or if he was stressed out because of his job.
This also sounds like an 8th grade writing assignment or something.
This is a great post and a great reminder to prioritze your health and well being. That being said, there is something to point out here.
I have been working in the IT industry for over 32 years now. I have worked for organizations that genuinely cared about the well being of their employees. I have also worked for toxic organizations that really don’t give a shit about the people they hire. Obviously, its always best to work for the former rather than the later, but I also want to point out that each of us individually controls a fair amount of that stress. I have worked with workaholics that go 60+ hours a week in a company that really cares about them. I have also worked with people who just do their 40 hours and leave in toxic environments. Sure, the toxic company wants everyone to do this, and the company that cares would rather see its employees work 40 hours and call it good. The thing is that a majority of the time, the company isn’t going to come after people working 60+ hours a week. They are going to take that free labor no matter if they care or not. All of us have the capability to not work ourselves to death by imposing limits. I won’t work over 40 hours a week anymore (for the most part).
Yes, I know that personalities and a desire for the job can be major factors here. I know I was someone who pulled a lot of hours in my younger years. Now that I have seen how things go in the working world, my desire to burn the candle at both ends is pretty much nonexistent.
I’m very sorry for your loss, and I agree fully with what you wrote.
And also an addition if I may – as a guy with a family history of heart disease – GET ANNUAL PHYSICALS! You can appear to be perfectly healthy and still drop dead of a heart attack, even if you’re active, at a proper weight, eat right, etc. Some people are just more prone to heart disease and you have to actively watch out for it. This applies to both men and women – get checked.
I almost killed myself because of my last job. No job is ever worth your life. People always say to line up something new before leaving a job. Ideally yes, but if it’s the job or your life, choose life.