AI was supposed to make life easier. So why are tech teams more burned out than ever?

In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt and guest co-host Lacey Peace unpack the real reasons behind the burnout crisis sweeping through tech and cybersecurity teams in 2025. From the “do more with less” culture to the false promise of AI automation, they explore how overwork, layoffs, and unrealistic expectations are reshaping the future of tech work.

Topics we cover:

Why AI adoption is increasing workloads, not reducing them

How company culture drives burnout in IT and engineering teams

The loneliness epidemic in tech — and what to do about it

The generational shift changing expectations around work and life

How to build sustainable tech teams that don’t burn people out

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, under-resourced, or caught between automation and exhaustion — this conversation is for you.

Watch till the end for insights on how to protect your mental health in tech and what the next decade of work might look like.

Watch Next: https://youtu.be/fCFs28kadw0?si=SNDAuua7IamFEr3p

Key Moments:

0:00 Why Tech Teams Are Burning Out

2:21 Is Tech Burnout Actually Getting Worse?

4:15 How AI and Automation Are Fueling Burnout

9:45 Tech Culture Clash: Old Guard vs. New Generation

17:00 Why Burnout Is Becoming a National Security Problem

22:15 The Loneliness Epidemic in Tech (and How to Fix It)

25:00 Can More Headcount Solve the Burnout Problem?

30:50 The Future of Tech Work: What’s Changing Forever

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