Burnout is real and this calculator proves you’re not dramatic.

You’re tired. Like really tired. Your manager keeps saying “just one more sprint” but you haven’t had a proper day off since Easter and Easter was four months ago. You’re starting to dream about deadlines and your eye is twitching during Zoom calls.

This calculator tells you exactly how long you’ve been running on fumes. And more importantly, it tells you when to actually panic about your mental health.

How It Works

Step 1: Remember your last break

Think back. When was the last time you had a full day where work didn’t call, WhatsApp wasn’t buzzing, and you actually rested? Not a Sunday where you were anxious about Monday. A real break.

Public holiday? That counts. Vacation days? Definitely counts. Sick day that you actually rested? Borderline, but we’ll count it.

Step 2: Pick that date

Click the calendar box under “When was your last day off or vacation?” Scroll back to that blessed day. Select it.

Step 3: Click “Check My Status”

Brace yourself. The truth might hurt.

What You'll Get

A giant number showing days without a break. That's the headline.

But here's where it gets real: there's a burnout meter. Like a phone battery, but for your soul. It fills up based on how long you've been grinding nonstop.

Green zone? You're good. Still fresh.

Yellow zone? You're running warm. Plan something soon.

Red zone? Boss, you need rest NOW. This is not a drill.

Below the meter, there's a message. It starts gentle for short stretches. By week three, it's strongly suggesting you book time off. Past a month, it's basically writing your leave request for you.

Why This Isn't Extra

Nigerian hustle culture will have you thinking rest is for weak people. That taking breaks means you're not serious. That sleep is for people who aren't ambitious.

That's a lie that leads to hospital beds.

This calculator doesn't let you gaslight yourself. When you say "I'm fine," it says "actually, it's been 43 days and statistically you're about to crash."

Work will always be there. Your health won't wait for you to be ready.

Perfect For

• That person who hasn't used their annual leave in two years
• Freelancers who think "no work no pay" means "no rest ever"
• Anyone whose manager calls weekends "light work days"
• People who need permission to rest (this is your permission)
• When your body is begging but your mind is saying "one more week"

Check it monthly. Or weekly if you're in startup life. Keep yourself honest.