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Burnout

A state of chronic work-related exhaustion — physical, mental and emotional — often worsened by blurred remote boundaries.

Burnout is the exhaustion that builds up from prolonged stress and overwork. Remote work can quietly feed it: with no commute or office to mark the end of the day, work and home blur, and "always online" becomes the norm. Warning signs include cynicism, dropping energy and declining output.

Protecting against it means clear boundaries — set hours, a shutdown routine, and real time off. A healthy work-life balance and a remote-first employer that respects PTO make a real difference.