There once would have been a time when you approached your career with passion and joy. But now, even the idea of facing another day at work fills you with dread. Sounds familiar? You’re not alone. Surveys have revealed that most professionals, especially women (a whopping 68 percent versus 50 percent men, according to one poll) let their jobs consume them completely … And the career they once cherished, ends up burning them out so deeply, their dream job turns into a nightmare!
While some fleeting ennui or displeasure with the daily dealings of work is entirely normal, a sense of drudgery is not the same: one may experience overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism, or a sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment, according to research. The ultimate manifestation could be a desire to throw in the towel.
Deloitte, for its report, studied 5,000 women in the workplace, across 10 countries—to conclude that burnout had, indeed, reached alarming levels. 53 percent women reported higher stress levels, and one-third had taken time off work due to mental health issues. Interestingly, despite all the talk about healthy boundaries, the ‘always on’ culture continued to be heavily rampant, and over one-third of women rated their ability to switch off from work as
