burnout

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Occupational burnout is a health condition that stems from persistent and prolonged periods of stress that can have significant knock-on health effects.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It’s probably no surprise that burnout among leaders of these organizations is soaring as a result, spiking to 46% among respondents from 29% a year earlier.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

That high-paced environment isn’t for everyone — burnout is a frequent experience for SpaceX employees, both current and former — but it can pay off.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In an era marked by burnout, sedentary lifestyles and rising mental-health struggles, progression offers a practical compass.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

I said, and recognized at once that I was on the brink of a dangerous condition known as retail burnout.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson