Are you facing burnout or just in the wrong job?

About this episode

The episode discusses how to differentiate between burnout and being in the wrong job, and what conversations to have with your boss.

When you’re unsure if you’re going through burnout or a job mismatch, what conversations should you be having with your boss and when is it time to look elsewhere?    Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• burnout
• job mismatch
• career counseling
• work-related conversations
• employee well-being

Keywords

• burnout
• job mismatch
• career counseling
• work conversations
• employee well-being

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNA

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