Archive for February, 2012
Testimonial after emergency room visit
It was amazing that this article just came out when it did. I was in the ER this past monday 2/27/2012 due to stress, exhaustin and depression due to the stress of the job and the constant finger pointing. it was amazing how the employeer reacted, they really don’t care about your health they think [...]
Internal Survey Inquiry – Government and Defense Industry
I am concerned aobut my staff. I would like to conduct a survey similar to yours internally. Is there some way I can get the survey questionnaire?
At RSA: New data reinforces intimate stories of career stress and burnout
By Jack Daniel In the last year, I’ve been part of a panel of security experts that has gathered at various security events to share what we’ve learned about stress and burnout in the IT security industry, and to help people identify when they, or somebody they know, are at risk. We’ve conducted surveys to [...]
Your career: It’s OK to say ‘no’
By Deb Koen Question: My problem is that I have a hard time saying no. I’m pulled in so many directions. People come to me, and it’s impossible for me to turn anything down. How can I not offend my co-workers and friends in trying to set some limits? Answer: Saying no can be difficult, especially if [...]
Infosec burn-out rate rising
By Darren Pauli Stress to succeed too much for some. Ken “K. C.” Yerrid stands at over six feet tall, is covered with tattoos and laden with muscle. But he almost broke under the pressure of his job in information security. “I was angry, I was depressed,” he said. “I wanted to help develop mechanisms to [...]
Offer to help
Hi, I’ve been through this, got the badge, had medical bills and came out the otherside 10 years ago. If I can help in anyway or you would like an anonymous case study / story just shout. Cheers <redacted>
IT staffers on ragged edge of burnout and cynicism
Stress survey says companies failing staff By Iain Thomson A survey of stress levels among IT security staff, thought to be the first of its kind, has shown that an alarming number of staffers are suffering dangerous levels of cynicism, leaving them depressed and unable to function properly. The survey (securityburnout.org) was organized by Jack [...]
Physician Burnout Presents Differently in Male and Female Doctors
(itburnout.org note: I find it interesting that there appears to be an abundance of material on occupational burnout in other professions, yet so few mentions of the phenomena within the information technology sectors. The purpose of posting articles that are not specifically geared towards the IT profession is that doing so raises awareness to the [...]
6 tips for avoiding staff burnout
By Michelle McNickle With the landscape of healthcare changing, IT departments are finding themselves as busy as ever. And with the stress of mandates and new technologies also come the risk of staff burnout, dissatisfaction, and even the loss of human resources. “Everything that’s happening right now inside the healthcare arena — it’s a tough area, [...]
Working life needs to be balanced to avoid burnout
By Sapa Preventing job burnout requires something to offset the effects of work, such as playing sport or being part of a social circle to provide emotional balance. Continuing effective performance at work can only be achieved by looking after yourself regularly and properly, according to Nadja Behling, a German doctor, who also says that [...]
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