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Both Sides of the Desk: Burnout (The Engineer's Perspective)
Career & Growth Pat Allen 10/21/25 Career & Growth Pat Allen 10/21/25

Both Sides of the Desk: Burnout (The Engineer's Perspective)

The first in a new series examining critical issues from both engineer and manager perspectives. This post explores burnout from the network engineer's viewpoint - the relentless pursuit of the next certification, work overload, organizational chaos, and the exhausting disconnect between technical reality and management expectations.

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Burned Out and Betrayed: Lessons from My Toxic MSP Experience
Career & Growth Pat Allen 3/11/25 Career & Growth Pat Allen 3/11/25

Burned Out and Betrayed: Lessons from My Toxic MSP Experience

Read about my personal journey with a toxic MSP, where unmet promises led to burnout and betrayal. Discover lessons on role clarity, workplace transparency, and prioritizing well-being in your network engineering career.

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