In the early 1970s, a psychoanalyst named Herbert J. Freudenberger opened a free clinic to treat poor patients in New York City. It was a bit of a passion project: Freudenberger would work 10 to 12 hours during the day in his private practice, then head over to the free clinic to work until midnight […]
Tag: Burnout
Former nurse on P.E.I. talks about burnout — and says the province needs to do more
The province recently announced a new nursing graduate recruitment program, but a former nurse says much more needs to be done to improve working conditions.
Burnout, depression and even suicidal thoughts reported in survey of Canadian doctors
Job pressures and a drive for perfection all contribute to mental health issues among doctors and medical residents, but many are hesitant to acknowledge they are struggling.
Employee burnout is a huge problem in the tech industry. This survey shows which companies have it the worst
Sutterstock / Freedomz Employee burnout and stress is a big problem in the average American workplace, but it’s especially true among some of the country’s biggest tech companies, many of which have famously rigorous workplace cultures that often encourage long hours, favor young people, and sometimes require unreasonably high levels of productivity. Blind, a message […]
The Burnout Crisis in American Medicine
During a recent evening on call in the hospital, I was asked to see an elderly woman with a failing kidney. She’d come in feeling weak and short of breath and had been admitted to the cardiology service because it seemed her heart wasn’t working right. Among other tests, she had been scheduled for a […]
Burnout Paradise Remastered crashes onto PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 16
Criterion Games announced today that Burnout Paradise Remastered will release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 16. Burnout Paradise first came out in 2008 and was one of the first open-world racing games. It managed to sell 1 million copies that year and receive strong reviews. Now 10 years old, the racer still has fans thanks […]
Forget burnout — the more pressing problem is ‘career ledging,’ and you might already have it
Flickr/Mikko Koponen When you’ve reached a peak point of your career but don’t know how to move forward, you’re on a “career ledge.” It’s becoming more common amid rising expectations of universities and professional associations, high competition for graduate roles and increasing pressure on businesses to perform in the globalized economy. It’s possible to inch […]
Turbocharge your burnout with the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost's line-lock
If you’ve always wanted line-lock in your EcoBoost Mustang so it could turn tread into smoke just like its V8-powered GT stablemates, we have great news: Ford’s made it happen. Well, for 2018 at least. Even better news is that it’ll be standard in all Mustangs, period. That means you don’t have to buy a […]
Telltale Signs You’ve Been Suffering from Burnout for a Long Time
“Burnout” is a physical, mental and emotional state of diminished energy, quality, and general appreciation of life. It is unequivocally universal, can predispose to anxiety and depression, and affects many on one level or another in our fast paced, highly demanding and arguably mentally overstimulated society. Though we live in an era of readily available […]
How to stop burnout before it ruins your professional life
aaayyymm eeelectriik/Flickr Hard work is as American as apple pie. We pride ourselves on pulling 12-hour days — getting in a workout before heading to the office before running to the PTA meeting and making it home in time for the evening news. Being stellar at the office, exceeding expectations, and climbing the ladder are all […]