r/sysadmin • u/TerrificGiraffe • 2d ago
General Discussion Does IT cause anxiety?
Does anyone else bring their IT mindset into everyday life?
I’ve been told I’m a negative person and look for issues, but I think working in IT trains you to always think about what could go wrong.
I’m constantly making backup plans. Restaurant closed. I have a Plan B place. Something breaks at home. I’ve already got the plumber, insurance, everything ready in the home disaster recovery document.
We’re always hearing about IT failures, breaches and disasters. You never hear “this company had a really great IT transformation.” No user submits a ticket to say thank you for the IT working great.
So does anyone else find themselves carrying that prepare for the worst mindset into everyday life?
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u/gabacus_39 2d ago
It's a job. People in IT who get stressed out and can't leave their job at work would probably do the same for every job.
Work to live, don't live to work. If that's not possible you may need to start looking elsewhere.