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Ask HN: Coworker works to unhealthy exhaustion. Should I say anything?
I'm really worried about his health. On one hand he's an adult and I feel he should be able to take care of himself, but he has a history of depression and pushing himself too hard (and feinting from exhaustion). He works 80+ hours a week to keep up with his work, often works all night and the entire next day, and doesn't tell anyone because he doesn't want to get fired for appearing to be slow at his job. Even at 80+ hour weeks he's still behind. He's just not a very fast worker.
I feel like maybe I should mention something to his manager. I would feel super shitty if he winds up in the hospital because he pushed too much and I said nothing. On the other hand, he's an adult and it seems sort of shitty to talk to his manager about it.
Any opinions?