rechargeThe Recharge Blog
Honest writing about burnout, mental health, and staying human in tech.
For ManagersApril 5, 2026· 8 min read
How to Prevent Engineering Team Burnout
Most managers find out their team is burned out when someone hands in their notice. By then the damage is done. Here's how to catch it earlier.
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April 4, 2026· 7 min read
10 Signs of Burnout in Software Engineers
Burnout in software engineers rarely looks like a breakdown. It looks like a great engineer slowly going quiet — fewer ideas, slower responses, and 'I'm fine' becoming their default answer.
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BurnoutApril 1, 2026· 5 min read
Imposter Syndrome in Tech Is Often Burnout in Disguise
Everyone in tech knows imposter syndrome. But a lot of what gets labeled imposter syndrome is actually burnout wearing a mask. Here's how to tell the difference.
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BurnoutMarch 31, 2026· 6 min read
Why Software Engineers Burn Out Differently — And What To Do About It
Burnout in tech doesn't look like collapse. It looks like shipping features while slowly losing the will to care. Here's what makes it different and how to catch it early.
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