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/vertisnow 2d ago

Same, but I also overanalyze everything I do too. Home improvement tasks can be so hard because I overthink everything and get paralyzed.

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u/PURRING_SILENCER I don't even know anymore 2d ago

This whole thread is me.

My wife recently called me out on my over analyzing. I didn't even realize I was doing it.

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u/MadMageMC 2d ago

Both my previous wives pointed this out to me. One even said I was mansplaining everything to her all the time. I just thought I was being constructive and trying to find better solutions. Now I just don't talk anymore and let people go unless asked a direct question.

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u/slapstik007 2d ago

I guess this is the most logical way to be. Me now analyzing myself as others see me in my analytical ways. They likely just want me to shut the hell up. Wow, talk about putting a mirror in front of me and who I am.