There was also no advice for the main problem posited in the first couple of paragraphs. That is, being asked to do more with less time.
The right answer to this is: speak up for yourself. Dumping your feelings into HN or Reddit or your blog can be a temporary coping mechanism but it doesn't solve the problem. If you are legitimately working your tail off and not able to keep up with your workload, tell your manager or clients. Tactfully, of course. If they won't listen, then its time to move on. There are reasonable people/companies to work with out there, but they sometimes take some effort to find.
The right answer to this is: speak up for yourself. Dumping your feelings into HN or Reddit or your blog can be a temporary coping mechanism but it doesn't solve the problem. If you are legitimately working your tail off and not able to keep up with your workload, tell your manager or clients. Tactfully, of course. If they won't listen, then its time to move on. There are reasonable people/companies to work with out there, but they sometimes take some effort to find.