Happy Burnout to Me

We're all familiar with the concept of burnout - the emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion we feel when we've been under prolonged stress. And now scientists have predicted when it's most likely to hit you. When you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet the demands being made of you, you're likely facing burnout. According to a new study, it's most likely to happen to you at age 32, reports Metro UK. A UK study commissioned by The Office Group found that this age group, who form 50 per cent of the British workforce, are experiencing burnout triggered by the second economic recession they've faced in their adult lifetime. There's a number of reasons why people in their early thirties are feeling so stressed and exhausted - whether that's working longer hours from home, not being able to separate work from personal life, or dealing with an increasingly uncertain and competitive job market. Those under 30 are also experiencing higher stress levels, with 59 per cent of Gen Z workers also feeling the strain of "always on" working culture, according to the study. Nearly half of those surveyed have quit their job due to stress, and 29 per cent of them said they would take unpaid leave if faced with burnout. And I wouldn’t blame them. 2020 has already been a dumpster fire, both figuratively with the COVID-1984 plandemic and the current wave of election-year race riots (the latter of which started over a US$20 bill believed to be counterfeit), and literally with wildfires in Australia and in California. We still have 3 months to go, and if you’re on the verge of burnout, you should quit and join my quest to turn it around.