Comments on: Beware of burnout: Take the test http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:05:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: How Marriage has Helped my Career | Leap Walking http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-149703 How Marriage has Helped my Career | Leap Walking Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:35:47 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-149703 [...] Marriage has helped us through both of our careers because we’ve looked out for one another. We care a lot for each other because we share the same goals. To me, this is one ideal environment for someone who wants this kind of work-life balance. And it’s not just for the both of us. [...] [...] Marriage has helped us through both of our careers because we've looked out for one another. We care a lot for each other because we share the same goals. To me, this is one ideal environment for someone who wants this kind of work-life balance. And it's not just for the both of us. [...]

]]> By: Gordon R. Vaughan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-135258 Gordon R. Vaughan Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:22:40 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-135258 Not sure I agree fully with the first part. I've been through burnout twice in my life and it's not primarily about unrealized expectations/lack of fulfillment and only partly about having your needs met. It's mostly about using one part of yourself to the point of exhaustion, not being able to switch gears and ever get a break in that area. Losing sight of your goals is a result, but that's a symptom not a cause. Farber's description sounds more like an accurate description of burnout. Not sure I agree fully with the first part. I've been through burnout twice in my life and it's not primarily about unrealized expectations/lack of fulfillment and only partly about having your needs met.

It's mostly about using one part of yourself to the point of exhaustion, not being able to switch gears and ever get a break in that area. Losing sight of your goals is a result, but that's a symptom not a cause.

Farber's description sounds more like an accurate description of burnout.

]]> By: B is for Burnout « Speechie Keen http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-134753 B is for Burnout « Speechie Keen Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:03:48 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-134753 [...] One of my favorite bloggers recently posted on happiness and burnout. She includes an excellent self-assessment to determine if you’re at burnout point and other useful links on the subject. Another useful [...] [...] One of my favorite bloggers recently posted on happiness and burnout. She includes an excellent self-assessment to determine if you're at burnout point and other useful links on the subject. Another useful [...]

]]> By: Do What you Love for a Living? Forget That! http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-134104 Do What you Love for a Living? Forget That! Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:00:35 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-134104 [...] make your life great, not jobs.  But  a job can ruin your life - make you feel out of control in terms of your time or your ability to accomplish goals -  but no [...] [...] make your life great, not jobs.  But  a job can ruin your life - make you feel out of control in terms of your time or your ability to accomplish goals -  but no [...]

]]> By: Kolz Blog » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to be better at self-promotion http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-104849 Kolz Blog » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to be better at self-promotion Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:39:10 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-104849 [...] some metrics, like blog rankings or Academy Awards, but they never show the whole picture. One of the biggest risk factors for burnout is doing lots of work without being able to measure your success. So it’s important, with [...] [...] some metrics, like blog rankings or Academy Awards, but they never show the whole picture. One of the biggest risk factors for burnout is doing lots of work without being able to measure your success. So it’s important, with [...]

]]> By: Burn Out http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-43549 Burn Out Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:17:19 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-43549 I agree with this article..its not how many hours you work a week..I work in a field that is counseling children that are in crisis in which they stay at a placement if you believe it or not im only a 23 yr old and been at this placement for 2 years...Dont get me wrong but it is stressful at times but I do not plan the children at all because they are here for a reason and must of the time they are rewarding because i love working with children...But it is the staff that stress me out more then the children...I work on a good week around 50+ hours and on a bad week i can work up to 70+ hours...It seems like I come into work and go home to sleep...Some children ask me if i live here the answer is no but i enjoy being aroudn the children and helping them...But it is the administration that is burning me out...i saw more staff come and go here then i see the children get discharged....For all the work that we put into this placement the administration seems like they are all worried about the money and nothing else...We get no thank yous for putting in extra work for anything...I just put in for a position as a supervisor but next thing you know 3 months later they gave it to another guy that has a supervisor position in our center...Everyone says that they are wrong with doing that since i deserve the position but that is stuff that burn people out as well...I love working with children but im at the burnout stage already and this is what i want my career to be in...Reading this article made me open my eyes to alot of things that i will be trying to due to make sure i dont burn myself out.... I agree with this article..its not how many hours you work a week..I work in a field that is counseling children that are in crisis in which they stay at a placement if you believe it or not im only a 23 yr old and been at this placement for 2 years…Dont get me wrong but it is stressful at times but I do not plan the children at all because they are here for a reason and must of the time they are rewarding because i love working with children…But it is the staff that stress me out more then the children…I work on a good week around 50+ hours and on a bad week i can work up to 70+ hours…It seems like I come into work and go home to sleep…Some children ask me if i live here the answer is no but i enjoy being aroudn the children and helping them…But it is the administration that is burning me out…i saw more staff come and go here then i see the children get discharged….For all the work that we put into this placement the administration seems like they are all worried about the money and nothing else…We get no thank yous for putting in extra work for anything…I just put in for a position as a supervisor but next thing you know 3 months later they gave it to another guy that has a supervisor position in our center…Everyone says that they are wrong with doing that since i deserve the position but that is stuff that burn people out as well…I love working with children but im at the burnout stage already and this is what i want my career to be in…Reading this article made me open my eyes to alot of things that i will be trying to due to make sure i dont burn myself out….

]]> By: Norma Andersen http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-35713 Norma Andersen Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:06:26 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-35713 I was working with older and young people back in Denmark. I am 57 yrs old and still going strong, But I will like to try some thing new in another country. I hope to hear from you soon. Yours N. Andersen I was working with older and young people back in Denmark.

I am 57 yrs old and still going strong, But I will like to try some thing new in another country.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours N. Andersen

]]> By: Jackie http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-24733 Jackie Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:44:12 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-24733 This is a great article; most of the points brought up are things people experience, and feel but do not necessarily express in words. It’s all very true about how friendship and social interaction can help you maintain a lower stress level, also not becoming burnt out. It’s important these points are brought up because some of the most important things in life can be pushed aside because of work. I definitely agree with the part of the article that states, “Senior reports a body of research that shows younger people burnout faster because of their unrealistic expectations…” As a member of the younger community I feel that I have some unrealistic expectations; with the heavy work load in college, and amount of stresses in life, I don’t have time to fulfill every expectation I hold high for myself. This article is helpful to put into perspective the concept of becoming “burnt out” and to not let work get in the way of living. This is a great article; most of the points brought up are things people experience, and feel but do not necessarily express in words. It’s all very true about how friendship and social interaction can help you maintain a lower stress level, also not becoming burnt out. It’s important these points are brought up because some of the most important things in life can be pushed aside because of work. I definitely agree with the part of the article that states, “Senior reports a body of research that shows younger people burnout faster because of their unrealistic expectations…” As a member of the younger community I feel that I have some unrealistic expectations; with the heavy work load in college, and amount of stresses in life, I don’t have time to fulfill every expectation I hold high for myself. This article is helpful to put into perspective the concept of becoming “burnt out” and to not let work get in the way of living.

]]> By: nate mcminn http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-24682 nate mcminn Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:11:43 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-24682 "Burning out" is something that i see most people doing in the job that i have right now. I bartend/manage a popular resturant on the waterfront in plymouth, ma. The expectations for money from the wait staff is high with an even higher expectation from the customers for the service provided. I notice almost everyday that most of the staff is burnt out because, like the article states, the expectations are too high for the average money and ammount of work they do. They also work long hours into the night with virtually no breaks. Myself as a student has also been burnt out on many occasions where i have found myself on the 3rd page of a 10 page paper as my alarm is going off signaling it is time to get ready for class, hurrying on assignments, or even speeding down the road because i slept thru my alarm. Being burnt out is a part of my life wether it is me or people around me. This article is a good way of describing burning out and spreading the knowledge with key points on how to control your life so you aren't burnt out. <strong>* * * * * *</strong> <I>Thanks for posting this comment, Nate. These are good examples of ways we burn out. Sometimes I think the best way to fix our own lives is to hear stories about other peoples' lives. -Penelope</i> "Burning out" is something that i see most people doing in the job that i have right now. I bartend/manage a popular resturant on the waterfront in plymouth, ma. The expectations for money from the wait staff is high with an even higher expectation from the customers for the service provided. I notice almost everyday that most of the staff is burnt out because, like the article states, the expectations are too high for the average money and ammount of work they do. They also work long hours into the night with virtually no breaks.

Myself as a student has also been burnt out on many occasions where i have found myself on the 3rd page of a 10 page paper as my alarm is going off signaling it is time to get ready for class, hurrying on assignments, or even speeding down the road because i slept thru my alarm. Being burnt out is a part of my life wether it is me or people around me. This article is a good way of describing burning out and spreading the knowledge with key points on how to control your life so you aren't burnt out.

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Thanks for posting this comment, Nate. These are good examples of ways we burn out. Sometimes I think the best way to fix our own lives is to hear stories about other peoples' lives.

-Penelope

]]> By: Tyler http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-24680 Tyler Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:07:40 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/04/beware-of-burnout-take-the-test/#comment-24680 Although I agree that there are multipule causes to burning out, i feel like the one that really makes the largest difference is when you feel like your job doesnt give to a greater good, or help you leave an impact on society in some way. The feeling of striving for this feeling is what drives many people I feel. Although I agree that there are multipule causes to burning out, i feel like the one that really makes the largest difference is when you feel like your job doesnt give to a greater good, or help you leave an impact on society in some way. The feeling of striving for this feeling is what drives many people I feel.

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