Monday, July 12, 2004

13 signs of job burnout

One of my colleagues pulled this off of MSN. Let's see how life in Kabul measures up......

1. chronic fatigue - exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down
Nap-time has become an important part of our daily life.
2. anger at those making demands
You wouldn't believe some of the things we're asked to do.
3. self-criticism for putting up with the demands
Self-criticism is not part of our work-ethic. We're awesome, its everyone else....
4. cynicism, negativity, and irritability
Only in the morning.
5. a sense of being besieged
In our case its merited, but yes.
6. exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things
Inconsequential things seem to explode easily, does that count?
7. frequent headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances
Well, we are in Afghanistan and on anti-malarials.
8. weight loss or gain
See number 7.
9. sleeplessness and depression
Not yet.
10. shortness of breath
Only at altitude.
11. suspiciousness
Again, I think we are allowed a 'gimmee' on this one.
12. feelings of helplessness
Only when unarmed.
13. increased degree of risk taking
Define risk....

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