{"id":117269,"date":"2023-11-07T16:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=117269"},"modified":"2023-11-08T11:19:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T15:19:48","slug":"what-causes-burnout-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-causes-burnout-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Burnout at Work? 3 Cultural Realities to Blame"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you feel like you want to retire, but you&#8217;re only 30? Is work a nonstop reality in your life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grace Beverley addresses today&#8217;s epidemic of burnout in her book <em>Working Hard, Hardly Working<\/em>. She points to three realities behind it: our culture of overwork, continuous access to technology, and economic uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more to learn what causes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/being-overworked-at-work\/\">burnout at work<\/a> in today&#8217;s world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-burnout-at-work\">What Causes Burnout at Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Beverley, <strong>many Gen Zers and Millennials are burned out<\/strong>. (Shortform note: Some research supports Beverley\u2019s claim: For instance, a 2023 poll that surveyed desk-based workers found that Gen Zers and Millennials [specifically young Millennials] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/03\/14\/burnout-is-on-the-rise-gen-z-millennials-and-women-are-the-most-stressed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported higher rates of burnout than older generations did<\/a>. However, burnout rates vary by profession. For example, one report reveals that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcaredive.com\/news\/burnout-generation-gap-gen-x-healthcare-workers-fare-worse-than-millennial\/570493\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gen X physicians experience higher rates of burnout than their younger colleagues<\/a>. This suggests that Beverley\u2019s insights on burnout and how to overcome it may be relevant to some members of older generations, too.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what causes burnout at work? Beverley argues that three features of life today contribute to the problem of burnout among young people in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-our-culture-of-overwork\">#1: Our Culture of Overwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beverley says that<strong> our culture of overwork<\/strong>\u2014which frames productivity as a measure of your value\u2014<strong>pressures young people to constantly earn money with \u201cside gigs\u201d instead of enjoying their downtime. <\/strong>For instance, someone who enjoys crafting in their free time might feel like they should start selling everything they make on Etsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Side gigs have both pros and cons. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/keep-going\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Keep Going<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Austin Kleon warns that side gigs specifically involving creative work <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/keep-going\/1-page-summary#unhealthy-results-based-goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transform hobbies that typically <em>relieve<\/em> stress into obligations that <em>increase<\/em> stress<\/a>. Some psychologists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/in-practice\/201802\/the-pros-and-cons-of-having-a-side-hustle#:~:text=3.%20A%20side%20hustle%20can%20add%20more%20stress%20and%20complexity%20to%20life.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agree<\/a>, adding that a side gig can harm your relationships by depriving you of the free time you\u2019d otherwise spend with loved ones. By contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/in-practice\/201802\/the-pros-and-cons-of-having-a-side-hustle#:~:text=Upsides%20of%20Having%20a%20Side%20Hustle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side gigs<\/a> may benefit you by increasing your access to people who share <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-are-you-curious-about\/\">your interests<\/a> and equipping you with skills that can boost your career.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-continuous-access-to-technology-and-social-media\">#2: Continuous Access to Technology and Social Media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, people have continuous access to technology. According to Beverley, this contributes to our culture of overwork and subsequent burnout in two main ways. First, <strong>continuous access to laptops and phones makes it possible and tempting to work during time off<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While you may have continuous access to your laptop and phone, some experts say you <em>can<\/em> reduce your temptation to access those devices\u2019 work-related features. For instance, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/article\/workaholism-5-ways-to-keep-it-in-check-hot-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">setting an auto-reply message while you\u2019re on vacation<\/a> and turning off email notifications on your phone during non-work hours.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, <strong>social <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/internet-platform\/\">media platforms<\/a> that are popular among Gen Zers and Millennials glorify overworking. <\/strong>Our culture of overwork proliferates on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. People flaunt their productivity and accomplishments in their posts, contributing to the belief that it\u2019s normal and noble to overwork. Because social media is accessible 24\/7, young people have a hard time escaping our culture of overwork and its messages about productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Young people may struggle to escape social media\u2019s culture of working not only because these platforms are accessible 24\/7, but because they\u2019re specifically <em>addictive<\/em>. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/dopamine-detox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Dopamine Detox<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Thibaut Meurisse explains why. When you anticipate receiving likes and positive comments while using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the reward centers in your brain <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/dopamine-detox#the-dark-side-of-dopamine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">release dopamine<\/a>, a neurotransmitter that motivates you to seek out pleasure. Your brain then associates scrolling on these platforms with this pleasure, making you addicted to it.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-economic-uncertainty\">#3: Economic Uncertainty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beverley argues that <strong>economic uncertainty makes Gen Zers and Millennials feel like they need to constantly work so they can make enough to feel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/financially-secure\/\">financially secure<\/a><\/strong>. She notes that recent events, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, have contributed to this economic uncertainty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Some experts agree with Beverley that economic uncertainty and the Covid-19 pandemic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/03\/14\/burnout-is-on-the-rise-gen-z-millennials-and-women-are-the-most-stressed.html#:~:text=experts%20agree%20that%20intersecting%20stressors%20of%20the%20Covid%2D19%20pandemic%20and%20economic%20uncertainties%20have%20exacerbated%20stress%20and%20disengagement%20within%20these%20groups.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">play a role in these high rates of burnout among people under 30<\/a>. They add that women also experience a high risk of burnout for the same reasons as young people.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Origins and Spread of Our Culture of Overwork<\/strong><br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/do-nothing\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Do Nothing<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> journalist Celeste Headlee <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/do-nothing\/1-page-summary#the-historical-origins-of-overworking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traces the origins of our culture of overwork back to the Industrial Revolution<\/a>, the period of rapid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-advancement-of-technology\/\">technological advancement<\/a> in Europe and the US that began in the 1700s.<br><br>Prior to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-caused-the-industrial-revolution\/\">Industrial Revolution<\/a>, many people worked in farming or trades such as carpentry where they had control over their schedules and earnings. Then, during the Industrial Era, factory owners reduced farmers\u2019 access to land and mass-produced products that made people\u2019s trades less lucrative. Former farmers and tradespeople moved to cities to find work in factories. In these jobs, they earned low wages so factories could maximize their profits. They also had to work longer hours (10-14 hours) to meet their basic needs.&nbsp;<br><br>At the turn of the 20th century, labor unions pressured employers to improve working conditions\u2014for instance, by demanding shorter work days. Following this, employers changed their tactics for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/why-more-is-less\/\">maximizing<\/a> profits. For example, they started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/ways-to-motivate-employees\/\">motivating employees<\/a> to work harder by offering them promotions. This led workers to compete more with one another, work longer hours, and produce more. These employer tactics, and employees\u2019 tendency to overwork themselves, persist today.<br><br>Although the Industrial Revolution primarily took place in Europe and the US, some say <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/i\/industrialization.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the economic changes it brought about were global<\/a>: Most countries transitioned from an economy based on farming to one based on manufacturing. Some recent data suggest that today, people in regions outside Europe and the US may be even <em>more<\/em> overworked. For instance, one study found that people have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/05\/17\/997462169\/thousands-of-people-are-dying-from-working-long-hours-a-new-who-study-finds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highest risk of health problems from overwork<\/a> in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, while people in Europe have the lowest risk.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel like you want to retire, but you&#8217;re only 30? Is work a nonstop reality in your life? Grace Beverley addresses today&#8217;s epidemic of burnout in her book Working Hard, Hardly Working. She points to three realities behind it: our culture of overwork, continuous access to technology, and economic uncertainty. 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