A profession present in 86% of French organizations… Maybe it’s your job?
THE burnout today affects all socio-professional categories in France. A recent study, conducted by the professional social network LinkedInwanted to highlight the professions most exposed to this phenomenon. The results are worrying and highlight a growing trend of burnout in certain sectors. But a very specific profession, considered to be the most conducive to burnoutis currently standing out.
First of all, it is essential to note that the burnout may be linked to several factors. Among them: continuous pressure, lack of recognition, work overload and conflicts between personal and professional life. Some jobs require managing varied tasks, under pressure, with little room for error. We thus find high rates of burnout in sectors such as education, healthcare and social work. These professions, although essential to society, face intense daily challenges, which leave little room for decompression. In some cases, workers express physical and mental fatigue which leads them to a critical situation. Another key element in understanding this phenomenon is the very nature of the professions affected.
Some jobs impose a pace and responsibilities that far exceed initial expectations. In healthcare, for example, doctors and nurses are constantly exposed to emergency situations, which significantly increases their stress levels. But it’s not just the physical load that weighs, it’s also the mental exhaustion linked to managing emotions and making vital decisions under pressure.
The study LinkedIn surveyed 16,000 employees in the United States to understand the perception of their job regarding overwork. The figure that emerges is striking: 40% of those questioned say they are close to burnout. In France, for example, a study carried out in 2022 indicated that a third of employees suffered from professional burnout. If the education, health and social work sectors are at the top of the list, another profession would be even more at risk. According to the study, project managers are today the most affected by the burnout.
The reason is simple: they must juggle varied responsibilities, high demands and tight deadlines. Stuck between client expectations and those of their teams, they are constantly under pressure, which makes them the professionals most at risk of work-related depression.
