Members of the r/AskReddit community opened up about their worst workplace experiences in a viral thread. You’ll find their candid stories, about what finally made them quit without notice, as you scroll down. Bored Panda reached out to Paula Davis, JD, MAPP, the founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute and the author of ‘Beating Burnout at Work.’ She was kind enough to shine some light on the early warning signs of burnout, as well as how employees can address serious workplace issues when they’re scared of the backlash.
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Another indication is that you react disproportionally strongly to small requests of your time. Davis said that this might mean someone has a “level 10 response” to a “level 1 ask.”
In the meantime, employees on the verge of burnout get sick far more frequently. They especially have more low-grade sicknesses, from headaches and stomachaches to colds.
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Workplace burnout is a global problem. Statista reports that, according to a 2022 survey, 36% of American employees experienced a moderate level of burnout. A further 15% were dealing with a high level of burnout; another 8% reported their levels of burnout as very high. Meanwhile, a 2021 survey conducted in Europe found that 66% of Polish workers were on the verge of burnout.
Meanwhile, a Deloitte survey found that 77% of respondents have experienced burnout at their current job. More than half of the workers surveyed have admitted that this has happened more than once. It’s a very widespread issue.
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Bored Panda asked Davis for her thoughts on how workers can still tackle those all-important issues more subtly.
“I always suggest that a good first step is to not go it alone. Is there another person (or people) on your team having the same or a similar issue, and can you approach talking about the topic together?” she urged employees to look for allies.
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Davis said that whatever the case might be, it’s vital to document specific dates, times, and emails.
“Keep copies of emails if that’s applicable. Depending on the severity of the unfairness, you may have to ask yourself some tough questions. Is this really the right environment in which to work?”
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Each and every one of us is responsible for determining how much unfairness we can tolerate at work. It’s up to us to be our strongest advocates. Nobody else is going to stand up for us if we don’t start enforcing some healthy (or at least healthier) boundaries.
The problems you can face at work are incredibly varied. They can range from financial ones like unfair pay and a lack of career opportunities to social issues like toxic colleagues and micromanaging bosses.
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If you happen to have an issue with a problematic coworker, it’s best to talk to them directly. Have a friendly chat about how their behavior (rudeness, excessive gossip, etc.) is affecting you. Be clear, but be willing to look for some sort of compromise. You want to make your coworker feel understood (even if they’re completely in the wrong), not like you’re accusing them.
A major part of managing other people is about having the emotional intelligence to actively listen to others and recognize their perspectives, while looking for common ground.
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Talk to your direct manager or human resources rep so they can help you root out the core issues. It usually helps a ton if you have some evidence to back up your claims. That includes emails, messages, and other witnesses.
However, if your manager or HR are unwilling to help or their efforts seem fruitless, your range of options starts to shrink. What you can do is move higher up the corporate food chain. Talk to your boss (or your boss’ boss). If you’re part of a labor union, have them weigh in. And if things are incredibly bad (you’re being harassed or discriminated against, you’re owed pay, etc.), you may need to get your lawyer involved.
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However, you should read your work contract in detail to figure out how much flexibility you have in terms of when and how you quit. Some companies can demand that you stay for an additional two weeks (or more) after you put in your resignation. Essentially, you should make sure that the company cannot penalize you for quitting without notice.
Alternatively, you can try to negotiate a severance package. That might mean being more diplomatic than your boss and coworkers might deserve, but that extra bit of financial stability can really help you out while you’re figuring out what you’ll do next.
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