"Burnout is everywhere. Nearly half (48%) of workers from eight countries reported feeling burnt out in a 2023 survey by the Boston Consulting Group in Massachusetts."
"According to the 2026 State of the Workplace Report by the analytics and advisory company Gallup in Washington DC, 64% of employees are not engaged in their work and 40% reported feeling stressed daily."
Burnout is a widespread issue, particularly in academia, where many individuals experience exhaustion and disengagement from their work. A particle physicist shared their personal struggle with burnout after years of intense work, leading to a breakdown and a reevaluation of their career goals. Statistics indicate that a large percentage of workers report feeling burnt out and disengaged, highlighting the need for awareness and strategies to cope with burnout, especially for those in demanding fields like academia.
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