Eric “The IT Guy” Hendricks is a former Linux Systems Administrator turned Product Marketing Manager at CIQ and an instructor at Johnson County Community College. He’s spent over 15 years in IT building, breaking, and teaching Linux systems. Eric now focuses on helping others navigate tech careers with honesty, humor, and a deep love for open source and community.

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From Bash to Burnout: Staying Sane in a 24/7 Tech World

Behind every uptime badge is a tired sysadmin. Eric opens up about the realities of burnout in IT and offers simple, practical ways to protect your time, energy, and love for the work you do.

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