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Job burnout: How to spot it and take action
Could you be experiencing job burnout?
What causes job burnout?
Who's at risk of job burnout?
What are the consequences of job burnout?
What's the best way to handle job burnout?
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Job burnout symptoms
Possible causes of job burnout
Job burnout risk factors
Consequences of job burnout
Handling job burnout
What are the consequences of job burnout?
Ignored or unaddressed job burnout can have significant consequences, including:
- Excessive stress
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- A negative spillover into personal relationships or home life
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Alcohol or substance abuse
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes, especially in women
- Stroke
- Obesity
- Vulnerability to illnesses
Remember, if you think you might be experiencing job burnout, don't ignore your symptoms. Consult your doctor or a mental health provider to identify or rule out any underlying health conditions.
