You can't use your PTO when you're dead. We're sure you know that, but we just wanted to be sure. Cuz hey! Even we still struggle with the guilt (read: trauma) tied to taking time off. In this episode, we discuss everything from unlimited PTO (and how it's not actually unlimited) to the internalized shame that keeps us asking for time off even when we’re burnt out af.

We talk about navigating PTO while juggling life, health, and the ever-looming threat of layoffs. We also touch on societal expectations, like the guilt trips women get for leaving work to take care of a sick kid (or, god forbid, give birth).

Just remember: You don't owe anyone anything. Take the time off. Prioritize yourself. And spitefully take all the PTO you can because life’s too short to be a corporate puppet.

In this episode:

• Article: Millennials feel the most guilt about taking PTO

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We kick off Episode 30 with the winners of our giveaway announced! (Unfortunately, the first two winners didn't respond, so we picked two new winners.) Congrats to @z_mertz and @liz_aday for winning some Burnout Merch!

This week has been A WEEK. We wanted to talk about those times when you can't even. When you can't even muster the energy to do basic things—brushing teeth, taking out trash, feeding your children (jk). You know: How to self-care when you just self-can't.

We chat about the unfair expectations at work to keep up appearances and the pressure of functioning normally despite the state of the world. Jamie opens up about her own battles with mental health and being in the depression hole, including neglected her 50+ plant collection until they all died and cleaning her depression apartment. Rebecca talks about the extra layer of guilt you have when it's not just you—your family depends on you, too.

No one has it all together. Even though we all try to act like we do.

...and we're still waiting for That One Notebook(tm) that will fix our lives.

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The Burnout Collective Podcast is hosted by Jamie Young and Rebecca McCracken. We’ve had every ounce of inspiration sucked out by years of startups and hustle culture, and we’re trying to reclaim our creativity. Join us and our guests as we explore how to restart and reenergize our brains. Every Thursday at 5pm PT, we stream live on twitch.tv/TheBurnoutCollective.

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Music track: Snap Your Fingers by Aylex
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This week we're joined by Adan Hinojosa (aka @manicsocratic) to talk about the highs and lows of being a live content creator. We cover everything from fitting into the retro gaming scene, managing petty community drama (Rebecca's fav), and the emotional labor that comes with being a Twitch streamer.

Sparked by a life reboot that took him from the desert to the Pacific Northwest, Adan rediscovered his love of Nintendo, started buying retro hardware, and began sharing some vintage gaming treasures with his community.

We complain about bad movie sequels, chat about Vegas orgies (we mean meetups!), and unlock the past trauma that is the Wii balance board and Wii Fit.

Despite the occasional urge to burn it all down and walk away, Adan finds joy and connection in his streaming ventures. If you're craving a peek behind the streamer curtain, this episode is for you.

You can find Adan on:

Twitch: twitch.tv/manicsocratic
Instagram: @manicsocratic
Threads: @manicsocratic
Bluesky: @manicsocratic.bsky.social

Mentioned in this episode:

• The absolute best clip from Manic's famous "Wordle Wind Down"
• The pants thing clip from Manic's Twitch
• Little Misfortune (best game ever, not retro)
• 198X (another great game, retro but not really retro)

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The Burnout Collective Podcast is hosted by Jamie Young and Rebecca McCracken. We’ve had every ounce of inspiration sucked out by years of startups and hustle culture, and we’re trying to reclaim our creativity. Join us and our guests as we explore how to restart and reenergize our brains. Every Thursday at 5pm PT, we stream live on twitch.tv/TheBurnoutCollective.

Join our Discord community: discord.gg/ZwBjbmVfAF
Follow us on Twitch and Subscribe: twitch.tv/theburnoutcollective
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Music track: Snap Your Fingers by Aylex
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