The Burnout Bowl

When evaluating opportunities, I pay attention to learning potential. Skills tend to outlast trends.

Every job ad looks like it will continue to make my burnout bad. Or I'll see a job I can think might be good, and then either Glassdoor or research on the company or staff makes it clear it would … more

Hello Burnout Bowl Community… we have been here for 100 weeks! 😱

At the time, I had no idea whether anyone would join, whether people would find it useful, or whether burnout was something people even wanted to talk openly about.

Today, there are nearly 6,800 o… more

Anyone have some really good hardcore tips for a digital detox? It’s an endless loop of knowing that social media and the internet is draining but I still do mindless scrolling to avoid facing reality… more

Took sabbatical for 6 months and still felt burnt out. Friendly reminder that burnout takes a long time to recover from, but small acts of self care are better than none - massage, acupuncture, walk a… more

I know this is burnout space..

I want to check with fellow ladies how you feel about dating in this job market?

I feel everyone is exhausted, stressed or going through anxiety about future.

Feel free to… more

How can someone successfully (a) manage deep burnout at their current job, while also (b) embarking on a hunt for new position in this historically bad job market, and (c) not have all of it impacted … more

I just started a new job, have been here for almost 3 months, & honestly CANNOT wait until I can freaking telework. One of my new coworkers & the lady who trained her got on my nerves today. H… more

Shoutout to my manager, who when I asked to discuss compensation, said that "At a certain point, it's all just money, we can't be too greedy." Babe you earn more than double what I d… more

Has anyone taken short term disability for burnout/migraines caused by burnout

Has anyone tried taking antidepressants? If there were meds that would make all of the symptoms of burnout disappear, I would take them. But maybe if I can treat the depression side of burnout, that w… more

Does anyone else work for an employer who just doesn't care about burnout among their employees? A group of us tried to explain to our manager that we needed to lighten our workload and have more … more

I was thinking about advice I have gotten about work over the years and what the best was.
For me, it was: "Your network is your net worth." It's not about using people, but about building genuine … more

I feel like I would be better able to deal with burnout if I had some kind of social support system. If I could find one person in my life who could empathize with me, instead of being judgmental. Why… more

What's your favorite, least helpful advice people give you when you try to tell them how you feel? Mine is, well, you just need to snap out of it or just push through it.

My friend told me that burnout doesn’t always go away just by resting, it can last for years if not addressed properly, but science shows that even simple routines like spending time in nature can hel… more

I really set up boundaries this year to stop the burnout but now I feel like I can’t motivate or find fulfillment in non urgent activities. It is as if my brain has the conversation of ‘if it was imp… more

My last job was very demanding and my current job is less so. I went from working multiple 10 hour days per week to a normal 8 hour day and 40 hour week. I can actually cook dinner for my kids and en… more

What dumbest question did you ask at a workplace and you'll never forget?
It can be something you asked as a newbie or an experienced professional. Aren't we all capable of being a source of am… more

Has anyone noticed a general lack of appetite? By the time I get home, I'm too tired and stressed to think about dinner. I've lost 12 pounds over the past few months. Who knew burnout was such… more

Best work advice I ever got: Establish boundaries early and often. I get in at 7:30, I work hard, and I leave at 4:30. I enjoy my time off work and don’t worry about it on the weekends or during my va… more

Ladies, do you agree that we're more likely to experience burnout? I feel like we have unique pressures to be successful in our careers and in our personal lives. I don't think men can truly u… more

Burnout isn’t always caused by doing too much. Sometimes it’s caused by not knowing what’s coming next.

Uncertainty is exhausting and destabilising for me.

That’s why a day that doesn’t look “that busy” can still leave you com… more

I don't know if this is a symptom of burnout or not. But I have not been able to fall asleep at night. I'm so tired all day, and I look forward to going to bed. However, when that time comes, … more

I've been trying to explain to my husband that I'm burning out, but I can't seem to find the right words to help him understand. How do I get through to him?

I never seem to escape any drama at work. I’m a very quiet person who minds their business, but there is always someone who needs to create drama. Yesterday an employee caught me in the hall just to … more

How much time are you allowing yourself to sleep or rest each day? I heard that if you give yourself 10 hours a day to rest, you'll be better able to resist burnout. But who has 10 free hours in t… more

Psychologists say leaving a toxic work environment can lower chronic stress and help the nervous system return to a healthier state.

I’ve read that workplace stress is connected to elevated cortisol levels a… more

What’s the point of surviving if you’re so stressed out you can’t sleep and have no inclination to do anything that brings you joy?

If you don’t have kids and aren’t surviving for them, how do you self… more

Some days are exhausting not because of the workload, but because of the people you work with. Dealing with toxic coworkers can make an already stressful day feel heavier than it needs to be. The side comments, t… more

How long after picking yourself up from an episode of burnout does it take for you to feel normal again? I feel like I'm over burnout and even have a new, less stressful job, but I still feel numb… more

I went through a major burnout a couple years ago that knocked the wind out of me completely. I couldn’t focus, I stopped caring about things I used to love, and every little task felt overwhelming. W… more

As a teacher, The work itself isn’t hard and that’s not what’s weighing on me. It’s the people I work with. Because of the union structure, promotions happen based on time served rather than performan… more

I'm sitting here, looking out the window, and it's a beautiful day. I know that if I could will myself to get up, get dressed, and go outside for a walk or something would be so good for my me… more

Talking about it out loud here feels vulnerable(to most !) but every time someone replies "me too" it lightens the load a fraction. Isolation makes burnout heavier.
Who is got a "me too… more

I keep getting offered weekend work such as working behind a bar just for a bit of extra cash, but I’m worried I’m going to burnout and have no time to rest! Should I accept the work as the money woul… more

What is the hardest burnout conversation you have had! Was it with a boss who didn’t get it, a partner who couldn’t see it, or with yourself when you finally admitted it?
Those talks can feel heavier … more