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Are You Suffering From Job Burnout?

Avoiding Burnout
By Henry Neils

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So how do you know if you, a loved one, or someone who reports to you is suffering from burnout? Here are the early-warning signs.

1. Chronic fatigue - exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down
2. Anger at those making demands
3. Self-criticism for putting up with the demands
4. Cynicism, negativity, and irritability
5. A sense of being besieged
6. Exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things
7. Frequent headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances
8. Weight loss or gain
9. Sleeplessness and depression
10. Shortness of breath
11. Suspiciousness
12. Feelings of helplessness
13. Increased degree of risk taking

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Do you have any of the signs?

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I dont have any of the signs but I think my wife does. She absolutely hates her job and feels very underappreciated and overused. Subsequently, she has become very irritable, shows signs of fatigue and lately has been very overreactive to minor issues. Luckily she works part-time and uses her days off to recover, so it has almost become a cycle, which can be very frustrating. Needless to say we are looking for a new job for her, or possibly considering her staying at home with the kids.

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If you calculate the cost of her working, you'd probably be better off with her at home. But that's another topic

Your wife definitely needs to get out of that job, if working there makes her so upset.

IMO
Roz

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What makes it worse is that she sees how much I like my job and that makes her feel like something is wrong with herself. I try to tell her that not everyone likes their job, in fact most people dont.

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Well I'm definetly experiencing syptoms #1. chronic fatigue , exhaustion , tiredness , a sense of being physically run down. Thanks to being in Iraq we work 7 days a week. If I get 4 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period , that is a blessing. When I go home on R&R leave. I just want to sleep all day and night. Man I'm getting excited about sleeping on a bed for a change. It sure beats sleeping on the hood of your truck.

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Unfortunately, it appears that I have most of the symptoms of burnout. Too may stressors from too many directions.

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So, Piper. Now that you know you are verging on burn out... what can you do to change your situation? Or will you? Just curious.

Roz

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After having read this, I without a doubt am suffering from burnout. It shows itself more on the first week of a month when I have to do month-end closing for billing. This week, I have been extremely tired and haven't felt well. I have a slight eye twitch from the stress. I have been so irritated at work with others. I have to rely on the business office coordinators and the nursing staff to have the proper documentation ready for me and it's never ready on time or done accurately. I get so aggravated. I dread going to work on the first week.

I usually enjoy my job, but lately I've felt like that I could do without the stress. I feel like the stress and frustration is hurting me physically (I've lost over 15 pounds in the last few months without dieting). I don't sleep well and I have been suffering from what I call a slight case of depression. I can't seem to leave work at work and not bring the thoughts about my job at home. I also hate what it has done to bwren. He hates seeing me hurt and unfortunately I don't have the luxury to quit my job. I make a pretty decent salary and I just can't see giving that up and starting over somewhere else. I feel stuck without any options.