FRIED. The Burnout Podcast #straightfromcait: Struggling After Returning to Work? How to Tell If It’s Burnout or a Bad Job
Apr 13, 2025
Returning to work after burnout can feel overwhelming, but understanding the environment is crucial. Cait Donovan explores whether a workplace is toxic or simply a bad fit. She shares a valuable three-step process for self-assessment, emphasizing the importance of self-respect and intention. Discover how old habits can resurface and learn to navigate workplace challenges with self-compassion. This discussion focuses on prioritizing mental health and finding balance in career paths after recovery.
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Work Assessment
- Assess your work situation objectively, removing emotions.
- Identify if you're in a toxic, unsafe environment as a priority.
Toxicity's Impact
- A toxic work environment negatively impacts your well-being, regardless of your coping mechanisms.
- Recovery teaches you to leave toxic environments, not to endure them.
Bad Fit vs. Toxic
- A bad fit job isn't necessarily toxic; it simply means it doesn't align with your needs.
- Identifying a bad fit helps you learn what you truly want in a workplace.