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Startup life comes with pressure. The pace is fast, the stakes are real, and things can get chaotic. This page is about recognizing stress early and doing something about it - for yourself and for your teammates. See also our Paid Time Off and Home Office pages for practical ways to protect your wellbeing.
The reality
Intempt is a profitable, self-funded company - but that doesn't mean the work is easy. Your pay comes from customers who depend on the product every day. There is real accountability. We move fast, we ship often, and some weeks are harder than others.
What is stress
Stress is your fight-or-flight response. It's helpful for launches, shipping features, and giving presentations. But every burst of stress needs recovery time. Too much without recovery will drain you and lead to burnout.
Symptoms to watch for
- Can't concentrate, remember things, or put stuff in perspective
- Irritable, emotional, or withdrawn
- Trouble sleeping or low energy
- Lost interest in things you normally enjoy
- Physical symptoms - headaches, tension, stomach issues
What can I do
Check yourself
Be honest about where you are right now.
- I'm good - keep doing what you're doing. Stay aware.
- I'm okay-ish - something is off. Map out what's causing it. Talk to someone you trust. Make small adjustments before it gets worse.
- I'm not good - talk to your team lead or People Ops today. Not tomorrow. Reach out to a professional if you need to. There's no shame in it.
Be aware
Map your private life stressors and your Intempt life stressors separately. Sometimes the problem isn't work - it's everything combined.
Make changes
- Set boundaries - protect your time, find your rhythm, some days are just harder
- Body and mind first - exercise, sleep, eat well. You and your family come before Intempt
- If the role fit is wrong, say so. We'd rather fix it than lose you to burnout
What Intempt does about it
- Transparency - clear vision, open channels, no surprises
- Keep work fun and meaningful. Give feedback and praise often
- Look out for each other. If someone seems off, check in