Job Stress and Burnout
Stress and Burnout
There is a lot to be said about occupational stress, burnout and work satisfaction. However, finding the ideal career field can be a challenging task all by itself, and even more difficult with the pressures of financial hardships. As a result, some people may not have the luxury to concern themselves with obtaining employment that offers work satisfaction. Then again, a person may only be interested in making a good honest living, getting the bills paid and enjoying a reasonable lifestyle. Others may happen to enjoy going to work everyday, regardless of their pay because they feel that what they do makes a difference and that brings them overall fulfillment. (Harper & Leicht, 2011). Due to working in high-stress jobs or toxic work environments, people tend to develop health complications caused by stress and burnout. Being abled to manage occupational stress is not only vitally important for Employers, but it is necessary, so as to conserve the overall health and wellbeing of those working in high-stress jobs. (Harper & Leicht, 2011).
Several employers come to mind concerning job stress and burnout. For example, I worked in the public school system as a fifth grade teacher for two years. I earned a two-year temporary license and in order to remain teaching, I would have to pursue getting a permanent (five year) teaching credential. After the two years of teaching in the public school system ended, I realized I no longer wanted to pursue teaching as a career. I came to that conclusion due to high stress and burnout. My personal experience as a teacher was spoiled by the many difficulties that transpired. It seems, teachers are overworked, underpaid and undervalued. Teachers are told to do more with less and are held to high standards, despite the overcrowded classrooms and budget-cuts. I believe the expectations of teachers to maintain classroom management, prepare students to test well and properly address
There is a lot to be said about occupational stress, burnout and work satisfaction. However, finding the ideal career field can be a challenging task all by itself, and even more difficult with the pressures of financial hardships. As a result, some people may not have the luxury to concern themselves with obtaining employment that offers work satisfaction. Then again, a person may only be interested in making a good honest living, getting the bills paid and enjoying a reasonable lifestyle. Others may happen to enjoy going to work everyday, regardless of their pay because they feel that what they do makes a difference and that brings them overall fulfillment. (Harper & Leicht, 2011). Due to working in high-stress jobs or toxic work environments, people tend to develop health complications caused by stress and burnout. Being abled to manage occupational stress is not only vitally important for Employers, but it is necessary, so as to conserve the overall health and wellbeing of those working in high-stress jobs. (Harper & Leicht, 2011).
Several employers come to mind concerning job stress and burnout. For example, I worked in the public school system as a fifth grade teacher for two years. I earned a two-year temporary license and in order to remain teaching, I would have to pursue getting a permanent (five year) teaching credential. After the two years of teaching in the public school system ended, I realized I no longer wanted to pursue teaching as a career. I came to that conclusion due to high stress and burnout. My personal experience as a teacher was spoiled by the many difficulties that transpired. It seems, teachers are overworked, underpaid and undervalued. Teachers are told to do more with less and are held to high standards, despite the overcrowded classrooms and budget-cuts. I believe the expectations of teachers to maintain classroom management, prepare students to test well and properly address
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