Feeling burnt out - do I say anything?

[burntout124]

I've always been pretty confident in my job - if not the occasional feeling of impostor syndrome when I was promoted. But I've realised that for the past month or so I've been just less motivated, much less sure of myself, and probably less productive in general.

There's been some stuff going on in my personal life that's probably had an impact. But also just in general feeling less "with it" at work.

Fortunately I have a holiday next week - so will get some time away which I hope will help recharge me. But I'm wondering if I should say something to my manager - acknowledging that I've been feeling a bit burnt out, but will come back refreshed after a week away? No one has said anything to me that suggests they've noticed, but I'm paranoid they are forming opinions about me based on the past few weeks.

I'd wait and see how your holiday affects you, if you're refreshed and revived maybe a comment 'gosh I needed that, was feeling a little burnt out but back all guns blazing now, isn't it important to take time to recharge', gives a nod but no indication of ongoing issues.
If you feel the same you need to go to your manager and say I've been feeling really burnt out, I thought a break would change things but I still feel the same, I can't concentrate, I'm making mistakes I wouldn't usually (or whatever is happening), to allow them to support you and deal with it.

Thanks. That's a really sensible way to approach it.

I think apart from the personal effects it has it depends on what the work is and what you are responsible for? Is the burn out manifesting on your work performance?

I wouldn't say anything unless you think there's something that could be adjusted to your workload to make it better, or the things happening in your personal life are impactful enough that they need to be discussed.

@Planterina22 I've realised today that I think it is impacting my performance - maybe not massively, but definitely not doing as much / as well as I should be.

@burntout124 I think it’s worth a chat with a line manager to see how they can support you, do you have frequent one to one meetings or anything? I get it can be hard to bring up, are they supportive?

But I would maybe take your leave and recharge and see how you are after that unless it is significantly work related.

hope you feel better after you leave.

• your leave

sorry my sausage fingers!

Depends how supportive your manager is. I'd be quite sad if my staff didn't feel able to tell me (because I would help) but they know they're very safe with me. My last manager I wouldn't have told but have told my current manager (I'm NHS, feels like burnout is inevitable right now)

@Planterina22 @iknowthismuchis I report to the Managing Director, so while he is (actually very) supportive - he's also very busy and difficult to get time with.

I can't see getting time with him this week anyways, so think I'll see how I feel after my holiday and if I'm still off will mention it

Enjoy your holiday and try and switch off as much as you can from work

Hi @burntout124 just popping back to ask you are?