Is it possible to burn out WITHOUT getting depressed?... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Career brainstorming filter: Help me help my minister friend think creatively about a midlife second career. [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias on Oct 27, 2009 - 15 answers

I feel like I am exerting a lot of energy towards dating without much return. I have fun while doing it, but since I rarely meet someone who lasts more than a date or two, it’s starting to feel like an exercise in futility. I have dating quantity, but how do I get quality? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 28 answers

How to recharge after a horrible work situation? [more inside]
posted by shownomercy on Jun 11, 2009 - 19 answers

I feel stressed out, fat, and awful. Do I need therapy, weight watchers, a medication adjustment, or to just buck up and exercise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2009 - 25 answers

I'm out of fresh encouraging perspectives, and the stakes are higher than ever. Please help me figure out how to best be a supportive friend in the 11th hour of my pal's struggles with studying for the med school boards. [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Apr 29, 2009 - 7 answers

Urban burnout-filter: My wife and I are exhausted, frustrated, and otherwise burnt-out by our by the city life and our jobs in Toronto. We're contemplating quitting, moving somewhere with a slower pace and starting over. We need advice! [more inside]
posted by thenormshow on Dec 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Two-parter undergrad question: is it worth it to transfer? How can I stop from burning out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2008 - 15 answers

Depression has knocked my passion (for everything) out. Gwargh. What do I do while I get therapy sorted? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 21, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I deal with burnout? [more inside]
posted by saturn25 on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Facing critical burnout - how do we keep our business on track without killing ourselves? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2008 - 24 answers

Two questions about quitting or not quitting my job in Washington, DC: 1. What are my rights if I quit and want to collect unemployment and 2. If I stay, how do I stay sane? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm on the brink of possibly changing my life. However, logistical and emotional issues are in the way. What on Earth should I do? (warning: More Inside is looooooong) [more inside]
posted by divabat on Sep 16, 2007 - 22 answers

Tips on preventing work burnout and handling job stress. How do you handle an overwhelming workload with grace and sanity? How can I quickly become a good project manager? What should I do until I have the project management skills to actually handle the workload I've been assigned? (I'm kind of freaking out here.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Why do my light bulbs keep burning out? [more inside]
posted by PEAK OIL on Mar 5, 2007 - 17 answers

My partner and I are tired of getting beat up by institutions that ask us to do good and pay us little. We want a change! [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Jan 11, 2007 - 24 answers

How do I become more involved with my world? (Volunteering, etc) [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Jan 1, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a blog post about four stages of animal shelter volunteers. [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine on Oct 19, 2006 - 4 answers

I teach several required college courses. My enthusiasm is dwindling, and it is starting to show. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2006 - 27 answers

Have I just screwed up my career caused by a bout of anger, depression, burn out and frustration? And how do I "get back into the game"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2006 - 8 answers

How do you stay productive while working full-time when there may be elements of stress and burning out involved? [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Jun 15, 2006 - 14 answers

I used to consider myself a decent writer. It was one of those things that I did well. Over the last few years though I can hardly seem to link two cohesive sentences together. Those last few years also seem to coincide with my entrance into working on the web. Does anyone have any tips for learning how to write again? [more inside]
posted by trbrts on Dec 6, 2004 - 14 answers

Why is it that freelance type creative people, like say musicians, artists, photographers, actors etc. tend to spend years between projects? Unless you're say a high-end music artist, it's economically infeasable. Signed bands usually have 2 or 3 years between albums. Yes, that's often to build up new material, but just as often that's not the case. What's the deal? Is there that much potential for burnout?
posted by abcde on Jun 6, 2004 - 12 answers

Maybe this is midweek frustration speaking, but I am wondering if anyone knows what the average burnout/turnaround time is for helpdesk these days? Back in the day I remember hearing that it was about 6 weeks, but I wonder if other geeks like myself are putting up with more abuse for longer periods than we used to, as jobs are harder to come by these days. Google shows a lot of percentages, but I want to know how long people are sticking with the job before they run screaming from the building.
posted by Watsonne on May 12, 2004 - 9 answers