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Burnout
Exhaustion from long-term stress at work, where rest stops fixing it. Cynicism and detachment are usually the early signs, before the tiredness.
A plain-English explanation, not medical advice. If it's affecting you, talk to your GP. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
He's not lazy, he's burnt out. Look at his on-call record.
Why it matters to you.
It's easier to spot in someone else than in yourself. If work you used to enjoy feels pointless, take that seriously.
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Videos.
No video mentions Burnout by name yet. These are on the same topic, Work-life & productivity.
Too many meetings and no time left for the work itself? Stop scheduling the ones you call, push back…, watch on Instagram
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