Unveiling the Ultimate Burnout Bombshell: Is Your Job on the List?

Uncover insights into the world of work as we delve into the type of jobs with the highest risk of burnout. Explore how you can manage this risk, whether you’re a healthcare professional, a teacher, or working in the fast-paced world of tech.

Lexi Santa Maria
10 min readJun 23, 2023

Introduction

The corporate landscape, fraught with long hours, high pressure, and unending challenges, can be a minefield to navigate. And nestled amidst this complicated maze of responsibilities and expectations are the types of jobs with the highest risk of burnout. The increasing pace of life, the digital revolution, and the unprecedented challenges of the past few years have magnified these pressures, leading to what some are calling an ‘epidemic of burnout’.

In this article we’ll delve deep into the types of jobs that are at the highest risk of burnout: jobs with high expectations coupled with low control — why they cause these effects, and how employees can navigate these circumstances.

The Concept of Control in the Workplace

Understanding Job Control

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Lexi Santa Maria

Humanized Resources. People-centric workplace & leadership advocate devoted to progressing towards better workplace cultures. lexi@lexisantamaria.com