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Career expert reveals 8 ‘subtle’ signs that you’re burnout in your job
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Published 19:10 11 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Career expert reveals 8 ‘subtle’ signs that you’re burnout in your job

Here's your full guide to burnout, including how to spot the signs and ways to alleviate the stress

Kya Buller

Kya Buller

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Topics: Mental Health, Life Hacks

Kya Buller
Kya Buller

Kya is a Journalist at Tyla. She loves covering issues surrounding identity, gender, sex and relationships, and mental health. Contact: [email protected]

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Regardless of who you are or what your career is, you’re bound to feel burnt out by work at some point.

In order to be able to deal with it - we have to normalise being open about it.

If you ignore symptoms of burnout for too long, the knock-on effect on your stress and fatigue levels will end up being incredibly detrimental to you.

Luckily, in the age of the internet, there’s always an expert on hand for some advice and coping mechanisms we can all adopt.

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Erin McGoff, a popular social media user who offers career and life advice, posted a video on 13th February that has since gone viral with many users relating to it.

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In the video, Erin explains that burnout is a much more serious issue than previously realised.

It turns out there are eight signs of burnout to look out for.

Here they are...

Signs you're burnt out

  • Feeling antisocial
  • Headaches
  • Brain fog
  • Feeling cynical
  • Being irritable with friends and family
  • Impulsivity
  • Feeling constantly exhausted
  • Gastrointestinal issues

How do you know if you’re suffering from burnout in your career?

  • Lack of motivation
  • Lack of pleasure in your job
  • Lack of belief in your ability to complete tasks
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What causes burnout?

  • Excessive workload/hours
  • Lack of work/life balance
  • Unclear expectations
  • Poor organisational culture
  • Perfectionism
  • A strong desire for achievement

Erin says there are some bodily signs to look out for when it comes to burnout.

She says that more often than not, our bodies know before we do.

If you’re often sick, suffer from headaches, stomach aches, body chills or fatigue, you could be suffering.

Another thing to watch out for is breakouts - they could be a way of your body telling you that you need to start taking better care of yourself.

How to deal with burnout

Erin has many tips when it comes to managing our experiences of burnout.


  • Set boundaries – say 'no' more often
  • Exercise
  • Get outside
  • Take a shower
  • Practice gratitude
  • Get a hobby
  • Self care
  • Volunteer
  • Call a friend
  • Meditate
  • Talk to a therapist/counsellor

Here's to putting ourselves forward a bit more!

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