Burnout

Moments before the grand finale of Dancing with the Stars, Shiri Maimon reveals the severe physical and mental crisis she endured behind the scenes, the guilt towards her children, and the moment she almost broke.

The IDF Chief of Staff launched a public attack against the Ministry of Finance, warning that security coffers are empty. Among career personnel, 73% report a negative impact on their family life, and nearly 19% have considered resigning. "They work around the clock, go home rarely, and are not compensated accordingly," said a senior officer in the General Staff.

Every year, about 1,500 new social workers finish their studies, but many of them do not reach the public sector, and those who do often drop out within two years. Severe burnout, a salary that does not keep up with the cost of living, and an unimaginable workload push them out. "When I started dreaming about work at night, I realized that was enough."

The Jewish-American actor, who starred in "Oppenheimer", "Supergirl" and "The Studio" among others, announced at age 48 an indefinite break from his acting career. "I'm frustrated and burned out," he explained, "the profession has lost its luster." Later, he clarified that this is not a final retirement but "a step back, to wonder if there is a higher calling I should be pursuing."

Legislation in several countries prohibiting employers from contacting staff outside working hours raises the question of whether such norms will reach Israel. Constant digital availability is blurring the lines between work and leisure, contributing to employee burnout.

"Do you understand that the children haven't been with you for even a minute during the summer vacation? I can't do everything alone": Bat-El Sananes shared on the web a recording she sent to her husband, who received a call-up for another round - and received thousands of supportive responses. "Thank you for this sane voice - I thought it was just me," wrote one user.

Teacher burnout, crowded classrooms, lack of training, suppression of critical thinking, and budgetary discrimination: educators point to the deep crisis in the system and propose a series of measures designed to stop the exodus and improve the quality of teaching.

A new study sheds light on an expanding phenomenon in the modern labor market, revealing that the average employee wastes about 5 hours a week just to appear busy in front of management instead of working.