The Mental Cost of Always Being On as a Developer
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A developer reflects on the hidden costs of being "always on" — checking Slack at midnight, dreaming in code, and losing personal identity to work. The author explores how constant connectivity destroys physical health, relationships, creativity, and presence, then shares honest strategies for reclaiming boundaries without perfectionist expectations.
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