Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress
- Written by Katie Green, Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Leadership Development, Manchester Metropolitan University
Elnur/ShutterstockEveryone recognises 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...







