4 Reasons Why Women Are More Burned Out Than Men. Hustle Culture Hits Them Harder!
When I was a kid, I used to think that being an adult will be cool because I can do whatever I want to do (As I said, I was a child. So, don’t judge me). But the jokes are on me because adulting is difficult and I forgot that I am a woman and that’s why I will have to work extra hard than my male counterparts to achieve my career goals. Well, speaking of work, it is a no-brainer that women are more likely to experience burnout than men and several reports have stated that stress and burnout are affecting more women than men. But have you ever wondered why women are more burned out than men? Well, for your information, there are many reasons behind it. So, we decided to list down some of the reasons why women burn out faster than men in the workplace.
Here Are 4 Reasons Why Women Are More Burned Out Than Men
Women Are Overlooked For Pay Rise And Promotion
It is true that many women feel that they have been overlooked when it comes to pay rises and promotions at work. In the workplace, female employees’ contributions are often overlooked and it limits their professional growth which can lead to stress and burnout. It is also one of the reasons why top-level management is often male-dominated.
Childcare Responsibilities
To state that working mothers are more likely to take on childcare responsibilities than working fathers is to state the obvious. And often women feel overwhelmed because they have to juggle multiple tasks and get things done on time. Some studies have also suggested that women with children experience more work stress and burnout than their male counterparts.
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Unequal Demands From Work And Home
When I graduated from college, I thought I was ready to conquer the whole world by building my career and it felt very empowering. But the reality turned out to be very different from what I had imagined, to be honest. Recent data reveal that burnout in women is very concerning. Many working women have admitted that they are somewhat stressed for work-related reasons. Several reports state that women tend to be dealing with a more complex set of work and personal responsibilities compared to men which usually leads to stress.
Having said that, women also worry that they aren’t being good enough while managing their professional and personal lives, which leads them to say yes to everything that they are being asked to do because they are taught to always be perfect which is not good for their mental and physical health.
Traditional Gender Norms
Experts agree that there is no single reason why women are more burned out than men, but they do acknowledge the fact that societal structures and traditional gender norms play a significant role. Research indicates that women are more likely than men to work from home in a post-pandemic world as they have to take care of the children. It is one of the main reasons why women are quitting their jobs.
Also Read: Deloitte Report Reveals Most Women Want To Leave Their Current Job Due To Work Stress, Burnout
Well, it is true that more women are experiencing burnout because the toxic hustle culture is hitting them harder than ever and it is affecting their mental health negatively. But you should never forget that it is okay to take a break when things become difficult and you can always ask for help from others without any hesitations because taking good care of yourself is very important.
