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Job burnout: How to spot it and take action

Costs of job burnout

Doing nothing about job burnout can make the problems worse. As a result, you might:

  • Feel drained.
  • Not feel able to cope.
  • Not be able to sleep.
  • Be sad, angry, irritable or not care.
  • Use more alcohol or other substances.
  • Get heart disease, high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes.
  • Be more likely to get sick.