Worker Burnout

The writer believes that a beautiful camaraderie
 makes life a wonderful journey.

            Everyone deserves to enjoy a meaningful work experience, but unfortunately, many end up being stressed and even regretting choosing a certain career, leading to a love-hate relationship with their jobs.  

            I have come across people who blame those who fail to endure work pressure. Insensitive questions and hurtful remarks include, “Nobody forced you into the profession so why are you making a big fuss now?”  or “It is your fault for choosing the career in the first place, so stop crying over spilt milk”.

I believe that it is not right for us to treat our colleagues or friends who grouse over their heavy workloads in such a manner.  These burn out employees, who have too much on their plate, do not deserve our discouraging and demotivating reactions.   

            Showing less capability in coping with work pressure does not lessen one’s ability in one's profession. Thus, it is not a recommended option for employees to bid farewell to their profession and start with a new one, just because they mismanage their job stress. They should, instead, learn from experience and develop their skills and specialties, without losing their passion in the profession.

For a better work experience, employees need to ditch wrong attitudes and poor work behaviour. Procrastination, for instance, is a habit caused by lack of work ethics and professionalism. 

As for employers, they need to realise that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Hence, it is essential for them to set reasonable and achievable expectations, while believing that consistency and dedication will lead to victory, eventually.

Employers should avoid making employees bite off more than they can chew, as the latter may suffer from depression and mental problems. While trying to satisfy customers and hit the target set by their bosses, these employees may kill themselves gradually, silently and subconsciously. 

            Like children, adults need their own playtime to rejuvenate. Life is not always about making money. 

Courtesy of New Sunday Times

15 March 2015