> Another theory is that my later career burnout came from what studies would call "social defeat stress". I was most burnt out when I spent most of my job time

> Another theory is that my later career burnout came from what studies would call "social defeat stress". I was most burnt out when I spent most of my job time trying to navigate dysfunctional companies, deal with incompetent bosses, and fight against dirty office politics. > Changing to a job where my boss was more demanding but also more competent unexpectedly reduced my burnout symptoms rather than worsening them. This coincides with my experience. If the job. is meaningless, then burnout is highest. And the amount of peolle who say they job. is bullshit is increasing https://yougov.co.uk/topics/society/articles-reports/2015/08/12/british-jobs-meaningless https://yougov.co.uk/topics/society/articles-reports/2015/08...