burnout

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McDonnell and other police officials have said staffing shortages are limiting the department’s ability to respond quickly to low-level crimes, leading to high officer burnout rates, and driving up overtime expenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

They must contend with “dating app fatigue”—user burnout from the seemingly endless cycle of swiping on potential matches.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“The clinical workforce continues to experience the effects of sustained demand, burnout, and staffing instability,” the report says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

For her, Henwick says, Ruth represents the "slow living" movement that's been gaining traction on social media, encouraging people to avoid burnout.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

I said, and recognized at once that I was on the brink of a dangerous condition known as retail burnout.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson