Another colleague quit this week. Smart, capable, and just flat-out done. Not because of one project or one team—but because the system kept asking for more while giving less.

Here’s the truth: burnout isn’t fixed by breathing exercises and standing desks. It’s fixed by healthy boundaries, good leadership, and sustainable workloads.

If you’re in tech management, I’m begging you—look at your team’s ticket queue. Not the SLA. Not the output. The people. And if everyone’s working extra just to stay afloat? That’s not hustle. That’s a system failure.

The solution isn’t another tool. It’s a new way of thinking.