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Burnt Out in Tech: Should I Hit Pause on My Career?

After years of grinding in the tech world, I’m honestly exhausted. I’m 29, and while my net worth is close to $900k, I feel like I’ve lost myself somewhere between endless meetings and late-night coding sessions. My investments are mostly in diversified funds, but I still have a chunk tied up in my company’s stock and tech-heavy funds. Now, I’m seriously considering a 1-2 year break to focus on my personal goals. But here’s the catch: I’m torn between selling my concentrated tech stocks now (and facing a hefty tax bill) or waiting until next year to possibly reduce my taxes. Should I just let everything ride in index funds and live off the 4% rule? Or am I missing something crucial? I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in my shoes. How did you balance your investments and sanity? Any advice would mean the world to me right now. 😩💭 #CareerBreak #InvestmentAdvice #WorkLifeBalance #JobCareer