In this episode I talk about my own personal experiences of burnout and why it's so problematic.

The format of this episode is as follows:

• Why I wanted to share my burnout stories yes there is morethen one

• 2 things you can take away straight away

• Other episodes and resources to help you

• Closing thoughts

Resources I mentioned in this episode

1. LinkedIn article I have written about burnout - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we-still-burnout-what-can-do-soma-ghosh-blzre

2. Mental health UK Burnout report 2026 - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/news-and-insights/burnout-report-2026-high-stress-pushing-workers-into-sick-leave-as-just-one-in-four-feel-mental-health-is-genuinely-prioritised-and-supported-in-the-workplace/

3. Symptoms of burnout from Nuffield health - https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/article/what-is-burnout-signs-symptoms-and-coping-strategies

Previous episodes about burnout

Episode 13 – Five Tips to help you move forward with CareerBurnout

Episode 265 – Mean workplace culture

How to work with me

If you want to work with me 1-1 I have 1 space available onmy Career Happiness Program you can find out more here – https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employmentIf you have any questions about the podcastplease email me at ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com⁠or ⁠soma@somaghosh.com

The format of this episode is as follows:

1. Introduction and what is job hugging

2. Why job hugging occurs in the workplace

3. Quitting vs Job hugging and the consequences

4. 2 ways to spot if you are doing this

5. Closing thoughts

Resources I mentioned in this episode

BBC podcast episode – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct9948

Culture amp article I referred to - https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/job-hugging-workplace-trend

Times Radio interview - https://youtu.be/WIzzNVxA30Q?si=mPnbtly0RwglJqV0

Job hunting article I wrote from LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-people-choose-stay-job-actually-hate-soma-ghosh

Relevant episode you can also listen to

Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it?

Episode 52 –Should I turn a hobby into a business

Episode 73 – Are you a people pleaser at work? How can I support you

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To find out more about The Career Happiness Program see linkhere - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-programIf you have any questions about this episode orworking together please contact me via email at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format of this episode is as follows:

1. Why I chose to cover this topic

2. What does this mean mean workplace culture mean?

3. Are you dealing one?

4. 2 things you can do about it

5. Closing thoughts about this topic

Similar episodes you can listen to

1. Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxicenvironment and want a new job.

2. Episode 241 - The emotional impact of a horrible boss or colleague at work and 3 ways to deal with this

3. Episode 263 - 2 reasons why it’s good for us tohave friends in the workplace.

4. Episode 264 - Prioritising your Mental healthwhilst navigating menopause in your career with Victoria Brookbank

LinkedIn Newsletter

I also spoke about the impact of burnout in linking with working in a toxic workplace and this could help anyone who feels they maybe in a mean workplace culture you can read the LinkedIn Newsletter here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we-still-burnout-what-can-do-soma-ghosh-blzre

Working with me

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Questions

If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode pleaseemail me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com