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Hey,
This is fairly a new occurrence (or habit). I have recently felt a need to go take a 20 minute nap on my [30 minute] lunch break. Its too the point where I look forward to it. I usually will eat my lunch during my shift (call center/desk job), and will use my lunch time to nap. Like I said, this is new to me. I've held a few jobs and never had any desire to go out and sleep in my car! Is this burn out? Is this norm or did I just get stuck with a job that tires me out that much? Again, its simply a call center job and the only factor I can come up with is the high volume of calls as compared to other jobs I have held. Other factors that may, or may not be important. I am a 27 yr old male. My health and diet have remained consistant throughout the years.
You should get checked out just in case, specially if you get enough sleep at night and are just that tired.
Friend of mine started doing that, was tired throughout the day. Turned out he had sleep apnea. Got a CPAP and was fine ever since. And he has no health issues whatsoever and is not overweight.
Call centers are mentally debilitating if you're not the call center type depending on the type of center you work in. If you're a perfect robot replica, you'll be fine. If you have a shred of humanity, it'll eat away at you.
You should get checked out just in case, specially if you get enough sleep at night and are just that tired.
Friend of mine started doing that, was tired throughout the day. Turned out he had sleep apnea. Got a CPAP and was fine ever since. And he has no health issues whatsoever and is not overweight.
I have been tested before when I was very tired and doing this. Results came back normal.
This is my second call center job. My first one I took, on average 10-12 calls a day (technical support/20-45 minute calls). This one I'm taking 50-60 (quick 2 minute calls).
Hey,
This is fairly a new occurrence (or habit). I have recently felt a need to go take a 20 minute nap on my [30 minute] lunch break. Its too the point where I look forward to it. I usually will eat my lunch during my shift (call center/desk job), and will use my lunch time to nap. Like I said, this is new to me. I've held a few jobs and never had any desire to go out and sleep in my car! Is this burn out? Is this norm or did I just get stuck with a job that tires me out that much? Again, its simply a call center job and the only factor I can come up with is the high volume of calls as compared to other jobs I have held. Other factors that may, or may not be important. I am a 27 yr old male. My health and diet have remained consistant throughout the years.
It's funny because I am the same age and have started doing the same thing. I would bring it up during your next physical. I will probably do the same.
It's funny because I am the same age and have started doing the same thing. I would bring it up during your next physical. I will probably do the same.
Oh man, I just went and saw my Dr for an unrelated problem and forgot all about it! Next time.
As people have already suggested, talking to a doctor about this would be a smart thing to do.
But, do you feel fatigued when you go out for your nap (as opposed to wanting to just disconnect from a place you might not like?) And do you wake up and go back to work feeling you have more energy than when you went out to nap?
If you go out tired and come back refreshed, then I would think that the job is very taxing and your body wants to recharge. Which does not mean don't go to a doctor, but I would feel less anxious about it.
Nothing wrong with that in my opinion. When I worked 10 hours a day, 6 days a week for long stretches, I did this every day with the radio on. Very relaxing, and helped to recharge the batteries. Without the nap, my brain simply wouldn't keep up.
Based on my experience, symptoms of burnout include short temper, difficulty sleeping at times, depression, and lack of regard for things most would consider important. Been there, done that. Find something outside of work to set your mind at ease. I prefer exercise myself.
I think I go out for a few reasons. I need a break from the enviroment as a whole (the calls, the coworkers etc). Its my first 10/4's instead of doing 5/8's. Its not the "typcial" M-F day shift but rather second shift with odd days off.
Andy- looking at the burnout, I'd say, I would have a couple of things things that you mentioned and they are certinally new feelings and unlike me. I can control myself here at work (towards customers/coworkers) but have a lot of inner anger and frustration going on with this job.
Is it the nap you seek more, or the idea of having 20-30 minutes of peace and quiet in your own, clearly defined space?
Call centers can be soul-sucking, high burnout jobs. I have to visit them occasionally as part of my job, and I'm always dismayed by the work environment. If I had that kind of job, I think I'd need a break every 2-3 hours in a meditation room!
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