I struggled for years, and then the burnout got bad enough where it forced me to choose between keeping obligations with friends and family and maintaining my commitments at work.
I now have a very well defined separation from work time and my time. I picked up some hobbies, and I try to avoid leisure time at my desk with my work laptop on. It can wait til the morning, it can wait til Monday. No one is going to die in my line of work if I don’t push out a fix or get ahead on project planning.
Wait wait don’t tell me actually records on Thursday. I’ve tried to get thru, but never have. I am also an avid wwdtm listener of 20 years. It’s crazy how consistently good the delivery is. Let us know if you get that sweet voice of your choice on your voicemail. I’ve tried to call in various times before show start but have never been the caller. Good luck!