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SUMMARY:From Bash to Burnout: Staying Sane in a 24/7 Tech World - Eric Hen
 dricks
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DESCRIPTION:IT is full of late nights\, urgent tickets\, and systems that 
 always seem to fail right before a holiday weekend. Over time\, that pace 
 catches up with you. I learned that lesson the hard way.\n\nIn this sessio
 n\, I’ll share what burnout really looks like from someone who’s lived
  through it and how I found my way back to a healthier balance. We’ll ta
 lk about the patterns that lead us there\, from over-commitment and consta
 nt context switching to the pressure to “always be learning.” Then we
 ’ll look at practical ways to protect your energy while still loving you
 r work: setting better boundaries\, automating what drains you\, and findi
 ng community outside the console.\n\nYou’ll leave with real strategies y
 ou can use to make IT a sustainable career instead of a sprint. Because th
 e best admins\, developers\, and engineers aren’t the ones who work nons
 top. They’re the ones who learn how to rest\, recharge\, and still show 
 up ready for what’s next.\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n- Recognize early warni
 ng signs of burnout in IT and DevOps roles.\n- Identify habits and boundar
 ies that support long-term career health.\n- Apply small\, practical chang
 es to rebuild focus and motivation.
LOCATION:Big Tex
URL:https://pretalx.com/txlf2026/talk/SUKNZ9/
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