Calm-Photo5758's journey

I recently accepted a job offer much sooner than I anticipated, but I’m feeling the weight of burnout already, and I haven’t even started yet. I’ve been working at a company that was acquired about a year ago, and since then, my team has faced significant attrition. We were already understaffed, but losing several key senior managers really took a toll on our workload and morale. Management chose not to backfill any positions, leaving just my director and me to manage what used to be a team of seven. On top of that, we went through layoffs a few months back and were mandated to return to the office in a different state, which added to the stress. I decided to start looking for a new job, expecting a long search given the current market conditions. Surprisingly, I had a lot of success with interviews right away, despite the crushing day-to-day workload that included over 20 hours of meetings weekly and constant fire drills. After about two months of searching, I landed a new role with a title and pay bump, plus the benefit of remote work, which I accepted last week. However, I’m facing a dilemma. I won’t have much time to rest between leaving my current job and starting the new one. My psychiatrist has diagnosed me with burnout, and while two weeks might help a bit, I’m still feeling completely drained—exhausted, unable to sleep, and struggling with appetite. Even my weekends are affected, and I find myself on edge at work, nearly in tears with every team ping. I’m excited about the new opportunity, but I’m anxious about starting already burnt out. I’m looking for advice on how to manage this transition effectively and improve my symptoms while preparing for the new role. If anyone has experienced burnout and had to switch jobs without a break, I’d love to hear how you set yourself up for success.