The ‘Office Struggles’ page has nearly 15k followers and is dedicated to bringing a smile to employees’ faces in open-plan and cubicle-filled offices the world over.
The social media project is all about getting through the dreary 9 to 5 life with a wide range of hilarious work memes. Because, let’s face it, there’s nothing like scrolling through some chuckle-worthy jokes when you’re on your break. Donuts might be delicious, but they’re not the only thing you need to go with your cup of coffee.
Even though office life barely has any physical labor associated with it (unless you’re relocating to a different part of the building with your computer), that doesn’t mean that having a cushy cubicle job is all rainbows and unicorns.
There are a lot of frustrating aspects associated with office life. From the petty politics and bootlicking among those who want to climb the corporate ladder to spending far too much time in front of a glowing screen, and sometimes even being expected to answer work emails way after work hours.
If you’re feeling extremely cynical, critical, irritable, or impatient at work, these might be signs that you might be experiencing burnout.
Some other signs include a lack of energy, having difficulty in concentrating, lacking satisfaction in your career accomplishments, having trouble sleeping, etc. And if you’re generally disillusioned about your job and your future at the company, it’s definitely something to worry about.
According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the things that can lead to burnout at work include a lack of control in influencing the decisions that affect your job, having unclear expectations, dysfunctional workplace dynamics, and a horrible work-life balance.
What’s more, if your job is either too monotonous or too chaotic, you’re bound to get exhausted quickly. And if there are no social support structures in place to pick you up when you’re down, you might start questioning your skills, as well as your future at your current position.
Nobody wants to live with constant stress and a total lack of motivation. Something that you might want to consider doing is actually sitting down and having an honest talk with your manager or boss. Lay everything out on the table, reevaluate things, have a frank discussion about how you feel. Be honest but professional.
