Introduction Burnout is not a new phenomenon, but the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought it to the forefront of our collective consciousness. With the shift to remote work, burnout has taken on a new form, adding to the already increasing rates of burnout worldwide.
Samantha had it all. A successful career, a loving husband, and a beautiful daughter. But people didn’t know Samantha had used unfair means to get where she was.
Burnout was like a supervillain stalking Peter, a young man driven to excel in his studies and later in his career. But as time went on, the constant demands of his job and personal life began to take a toll on him.
Sobha knew not a single soul - neither personal nor professional companionship. If any, it was for lip service. She ran into financial trouble with all of her tiny businesses.
Shobha invited a colleague of her’s to dinner. She requested him to order something he relished as she sat across the table.
They started their meal, Shobha felt her meal to be average and kept staring at her friend while he devoured his.