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Burnout is a very serious issue that affects a massive number of people. According to a survey conducted by Deloitte, 77% of workers have experienced it at their current job while over half said that they’ve been burned out more than once. So it’s a problem that management everywhere has to be aware of.
However, some bosses are less than supportive: instead of offering help, they keep piling on the work and make them feel bad about being exhausted. One redditor, who is completely burned out, shared how she finally pushed back, only to be guilt-tripped into staying by management. Read on for the full story.
Bored Panda reached out to the author of the viral post, who was kind enough to answer our questions. She preferred to stay anonymous in order to protect her job. You’ll find our full interview with her below.
Workplace burnout is an issue that many employees have dealt with
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One exhausted worker shared how instead of supporting her, her boss guilt-tripped into staying at the company
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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real.At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design.In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle.I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.
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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real.At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design.In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle.I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.
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I am a Visual editor at Bored Panda, I'm determined to find the most interesting and the best quality images for each post that I do. On my free time I like to unwind by doing some yoga, watching all kinds of movies/tv shows, playing video and board games or just simply hanging out with my cat
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I am a Visual editor at Bored Panda, I'm determined to find the most interesting and the best quality images for each post that I do. On my free time I like to unwind by doing some yoga, watching all kinds of movies/tv shows, playing video and board games or just simply hanging out with my cat
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Mad McQueen Mad McQueen Community Member Follow
Just go. It's not your responsibility for their downfall. "Their lack of preparation does not constitute and emergency on your behalf." My new favorite work quote. It's your life an mental health. You come first. Work is just work to pay bills. Not to drain you of life.
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Daycare Attendant Sun Daycare Attendant Sun Community Member Follow
Correct. If I am getting another job for my own betterment, I may feel bad for the people I work with, but not the company. Never the company.
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Adam Belaire Adam Belaire Community Member Follow
Doubtful that OP will read this, but if you do -- any coworkers you like, tell them your plan so they can look for other jobs as a back up and they will know what is to come if you do quit and they try to offline all your work onto them.
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Parmeisan Parmeisan Community Member Follow
Exactly. The stress, doubt, and guilt are coming from not wanting to let down the teammates - not the boss. They specifically say that at the end. But you can't live your life for them. If you try, you'll end up burnt out and hurting them anyway. Just warn them as best you can. Train them. Work less and let them take on the harder tasks so they're familiar with it all before you go. Then get the hell out.
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Sumdumfu Sumdumfu Community Member Follow
Simple answer - don't feel guilty. People pleasing is stupid and unnecessary especially its not your loved ones. It's just a road people use to walk all over you
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Mad McQueen Mad McQueen Community Member Follow
Just go. It's not your responsibility for their downfall. "Their lack of preparation does not constitute and emergency on your behalf." My new favorite work quote. It's your life an mental health. You come first. Work is just work to pay bills. Not to drain you of life.
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Daycare Attendant Sun Daycare Attendant Sun Community Member Follow
Correct. If I am getting another job for my own betterment, I may feel bad for the people I work with, but not the company. Never the company.
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Adam Belaire Adam Belaire Community Member Follow
Doubtful that OP will read this, but if you do -- any coworkers you like, tell them your plan so they can look for other jobs as a back up and they will know what is to come if you do quit and they try to offline all your work onto them.
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Parmeisan Parmeisan Community Member Follow
Exactly. The stress, doubt, and guilt are coming from not wanting to let down the teammates - not the boss. They specifically say that at the end. But you can't live your life for them. If you try, you'll end up burnt out and hurting them anyway. Just warn them as best you can. Train them. Work less and let them take on the harder tasks so they're familiar with it all before you go. Then get the hell out.
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Sumdumfu Sumdumfu Community Member Follow
Simple answer - don't feel guilty. People pleasing is stupid and unnecessary especially its not your loved ones. It's just a road people use to walk all over you
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