Depression and Burnout - The Hardest Refactor I've Ever Done

Explore a candid and insightful conference talk on mental health challenges in the tech industry. Delve into Jérôme Petazzoni's personal journey with depression and burnout after relocating to San Francisco in 2011. Learn about the unexpected difficulties he faced despite his strong computer science background. Discover the strategies and lessons that helped him overcome these obstacles, and gain valuable insights into managing mental health in a professional setting. Understand the importance of addressing depression and burnout in the tech world, and how these experiences can become significant career challenges. Benefit from Petazzoni's shared wisdom on what worked and what didn't in his recovery process. While individual experiences may vary, this talk offers valuable perspectives on navigating mental health issues in the technology sector.

Depression and Burnout: the Hardest Refactor I’ve ever done • Jérôme Petazzoni • GOTO 2019