I think a lot of underperformers end up in a hole where they're burnt out to such an extent that they don't have the energy to leave. It takes clarity, introspe

I think a lot of underperformers end up in a hole where they're burnt out to such an extent that they don't have the energy to leave. It takes clarity, introspection, positivity, and extra work to find a new job; those are exactly the things that burnout saps. Of course, most people are really good at hiding their emotional state, since that's a requirement to fit into a professional workplace. The facade of happiness stays up well after the real thing is gone.