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Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress
- February 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who's always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker's life. At this stage, many people have extra responsibilities outside work at the same time as their employer increases expectations around performance, availability and leadership.
Originally published at Phys.org