Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

By Katie Green, Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Leadership Development, Manchester Metropolitan University

Everyone 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 increases expectations around performance, availability and leadership.

Mid-career is often where this double load increases the risk of burnout. Research…

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