A Third Of Workers Are Burned Out

A shocking 36% of American workers are experiencing “chronic work stress,” according to an annual survey by the American Psychological Association. And 31 percent of workers say they’re going to try to find a new job within the year.

CNNMoney reports the survey found that long hours, low pay, and lack of opportunities for advancement were causing the stress, which can put people at risk for developing diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

But other than storming into the boss’s office, middle finger raised, how can you get out of a situation like this?

If too much work is the problem, cut down on your workload, for one thing, career expert Roberta Chinsky Matuson told CNNMoney.

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