Is it stress or burn out?
Posted July 18, 2022 8:02 am.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many to quit their jobs. We know it as The Great Resignation, and while the pandemic was clearly the catalyst that pushed many across the world to re-evaluate their relationship with work, it likely wasn’t the only factor. The biggest culprit might be stress, and it’s actually the precursor to burning out.
Today, we’re exploring burning out at work, what it means, how to spot it before it’s too late, and what you can do to advocate for yourself, and maybe even change some work norms.
Vanessa Bohns is a professor of organizational behaviour at Cornell University and author of the book You Have More Influence Than You Think.
“Stress is like the tension you feel to get everything you do on your to-do list. Burnout is when you stop caring. Burnout is when you start to disengage, and instead of trying to make sure you get through everything on your to-do list, you can’t even imagine starting the first thing,” she said.
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