Burnout doesn’t always look like breaking down, it can look like survival mode. It can follow you for months or years. But stepping away from something that’s draining you isn’t giving up. It’s choosing growth. There’s strength in knowing your limits and deciding your path with intention, not ego.

From QA to business development, I’ve always been drawn to roles that blend strategy with gut instinct. In this post, I share how embracing both logic and emotion has shaped my career—and why trusting your prep and your instincts is key to lasting success.