Tech Worker in Sweden Seeks Advice on Coping With a Job Causing Mental Health Decline

A product owner/manager in Sweden shared on Hacker News that their job, taken less than a year ago, has fallen far short of what was promised during the hiring process. The role was meant to involve leading a modernization project with API-based integrations, but the development team's lack of relevant experience has caused significant delays and quality issues. The difficult work environment has triggered severe anxiety and other mental health symptoms, prompting the person to begin antidepressants and therapy. Finding a new role has proven challenging, as Sweden currently has one of the highest unemployment rates in the EU, making the job market highly competitive. The individual turned to the Hacker News community for practical advice on mentally separating work from personal life while waiting for their situation to improve.