I've been looking for signs of burnout, I found them...

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They're supposed to be funny and really they are but sadly some of them definately do apply to me.

10. You're so tired, you now answer the phone with "Go to Hell."

9. Your friends call to ask how you've been, and you immediately scream, "Stop asking me all these damn questions!"

8. Your garbage can IS your "In" box.

7. You wake up to discover your house is on fire, but go back to sleep because you just don't care.

6. You consider a 40 hour week a vacation.

5. Visions of the upcoming weekend help you make it through Monday.

4. You don't set your alarm anymore because you know your pager will go off before your alarm does.

3. You leave for a party and instinctively bring your ID badge.

2. Your Day Timer/Work Planner exploded a week ago.

And the NUMBER ONE sign that you are burned out because of work.....

1. You think about how relaxing it would be if you were in jail right now.

Specializes in Home Health, Hospice.

I can have my bags packed in an hour!!!!!

Although I don't think you really want to go anywhere soon - your grandson is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.
I can have my bags packed in an hour!!!!!

Although I don't think you really want to go anywhere soon - your grandson is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

Oh you're right. I guess I better stay. I've gotta spoil by beautiful new little grandson. I'm pooped right now but when I'm more rested I will post some more photo's of him. I told my daughter this morning, he's so beautiful, even more beautiful than an iggy. "Oh Mama now I know you really love him!"

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