When going back doesn't mean going backwards
By Localghost
Category: Lifestyle
Going back to an old job can feel scary. I quit a startup after burnout, spent seven months at incident.io, then rejoined Monzo. I write about returning to a former employer, choosing web development over backend work, and navigating a career after burnout without regrets.
Rolly's Take
This blog resonates with those who have danced with burnout and emerged with a renewed sense of self. It speaks to the introspective soul who fears the stigma of returning to a former employer, yet understands that growth often comes from revisiting familiar paths, albeit with fresh eyes. Here, you’ll find a celebration of embracing one's true passions in the face of external expectations — a reminder that being a "proper developer" can exist harmoniously with joy and authenticity in one's work. If you've ever questioned the choices that define your career, this narrative gently nudges you to explore the beauty in coming full circle.