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The original was posted on /r/sysadmin by /u/canadiansmartdude13 on 2026-03-28 23:11:04+00:00.
hi there!
extremely young it specialist for a huge company. (the only one in my whole state)
the tech work is chill, and getting the hang of it (monday marks the start of the 4th week)
the ppl are next level though. (not in a good way)
how do you deal with those difficult ones/ deal with the stress? I made myself sick bc of not eating properly and kept putting off lunch. it is a good job and i recognize that im really blessed, but my brain constantly spins. all my managers are in different states, and im right in the middle of the bullpen. (thanks to HR who isn’t even my HR, but controls seating for my office)
we’re required to have teams, outlook, and FS on our personal phones, and turning off notifications is just not enough. I was literally sick (and still am) but all I could/can think about was checking teams and outlook. (ppl getting fired like crazy round here and it made me sad) I’m literally about to cook dinner and sit down and check my teams and email
career wise, stuff goes thru service desk and if they can fix it remotely, I step in——-ideally users are not cornering me for help, but going through SD even though we don’t want to turn ppl away
already in therapy and medicated (might need to go up tho on doses)
so far my thoughts are:
-try to negotiate a private space
-if no private office, serious time blocks in hiding spots to get shit done
-get a cheap android phone from boost mobile & make that my work phone.
-consistent check ins w/my trainer
-strict time boundaries (out at five, no later)
questions:
- How long should I tough this out?
- Coping mechanisms that aren’t smoking, vaping, or drinking?
- How to maintain a love for IT, without starting to hate it?