But the further down the anchor dives, the more uncomfortable the man gets. The ocean turns cold and dark. Life around him disappears. The young man feels isolated and starts to panic for breath.
Read MoreAt some point in your career you will face an unexpected event; an injury, burnout, triplet pregnancy, career change, or natural disaster that destroys your house. The list could go on and on. Additionally, you may love your job and plan to work into your 60s and beyond, but life may have different plans for you.
Read MoreSo how do I tell my story of burnout? My story of extreme mental and emotional exhaustion. Of anger and isolation. Of fear and suffering. The reality is, I don’t know how. I don’t know how to tell this story so that even I understand it, let alone those around me.
Read MoreThe once “go-to” knife that peeled apples, chopped onions and participated in every meal, is now in the back of the drawer almost forgotten…How can an instrument once used with caution now function as a spoon? Easy, it was never sharpened. It became dull."
Read MoreWrite a grant, they said…it will be great, they said. Sure, I said, why not? Write another one, it will be good for your career! Of course, I said, I want to be on track for advancement to associate professor. Write another one, your research idea is great! Yes, I said, I write well –how hard can it be?
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