Burnout isn’t always about hours. It’s about erosion. When people give their best and watch others skate by, something breaks—and it’s not just morale.
Last week, a respected supervisor walked out after 14 years. Not because the job got harder, but because the standard got softer. New leadership dismissed his concerns, dodged responsibility, and protected politics over performance. The message was clear: character is optional, results are negotiable.
That’s not exhaustion. That’s betrayal. And it’s driving out the people who cared the most.