I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.
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Notable Quotes
"I just thought I needed to change job and I'd be fine."
— Jo Hooper , Other
"I remember being in the bathroom crying, hyperventilating."
— Jo Hooper , Other
"It's actually perfectionists or those who go the extra mile who are more likely to experience this."
— Dr Jill Williams , Academic
"Stress can feel like drowning, but burnout can feel like having nothing left to swim with."
— Amy Davies , Academic
Key People
Amy Davies is associated with Public Health Wales and speaks on issues related to burnout.
Carla Denyer is a Green Party MP who announced a leave of absence due to burnout.
Dr Jill Williams is a psychologist and business coach who specializes in burnout.
Jo Hooper is a former communications professional who experienced burnout after achieving her dream job.
Laviai Nielsen is an Olympic athlete who spoke about her experience with burnout.
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Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.
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