
SOC Analyst Struggles with Constant Shift Changes and Burnout
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A SOC analyst working for a large American company for 6 months reports having changed shifts 4 times due to staffing issues and schedule modifications. As a new employee, he is regularly reassigned to cover emergencies, which affects his mental health and prevents him from establishing a routine. His contract ends in March and he is hesitant to renew it, while wondering if the chaos of rotational shifts in SOC improves with seniority.