4. Suffering Career Fatigue? – How to sustain a healthy relationship with work

Parents At Work Podcast

Burnout is now officially recognised as a medical condition by the World Health Organisation. (https://bit.ly/2Z5I7mz) Given most of us spend more time at work than we do with friends and family, we’d like to hope the hours we spend at work are worthwhile, enjoyable and rewarding – at least most of the time. But what happens when we give too much to work, it’s no longer enjoyable, it’s demanding, overwhelming and there seems to be no end in sight? What do we do next? Do we quit, downsize, put up with it and suffer in silence? How do you deal with career fatigue before burnout sets in? ‘One day’ or ‘I wish’ are common phrases for a person who is unhappy in their job and continually hoping for more from their job or career. But what if getting somewhere or being successful isn’t necessarily about getting a new job? What if your relationship with work and all you bring to it is what’s actually at the core of feeling enriched and empowered in whatever role you are in? Join Emma Walsh and Gill McLaren as they explore ways that can help you reignite your passion for your career as well as some top tips for sustaining it!