Burnout in social work

Burned out, Fried, Toast !
We call it many things, and
We arrive there many ways

Maslach & Leiter define burnout as:

“the index of the dislocation between what people are and what they have to do. It represents an erosion in values, dignity, spirit and will–an erosion of the human soul. It is a malady that [...]

Poll exposes plight of debt-ridden social workers

More than 70% felt they did not receive a fair wage for the work that they did,
writes Mithran Samuel
About 40% of social care professionals have taken a second job on financial grounds, while a majority are considering leaving the profession because of pay levels, an exclusive Community Care survey has revealed.