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02/12/2026: Burnout Decision Time: Should You Stay, Change, or Go?
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02/12/2026
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Burnout Decision Time: Should You Stay, Change, or Go?
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Happy almost Valentine’s Day, Impact Jobbers! Our love for you is so much more than a card and a box of chocolates, so we got you a new newsletter instead.
This week, we’re diving right back into our lil series on burnout. So far we’ve talked about why burnout is NOT a personal failure and what your burnout could be trying to tell you.
All that info is well and good, but now it’s time to make a decision. What do you actually DO about career burnout?
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The way we see it, you’ve got three options: stay at your current job and wait it out, change something about your current situation (i.e., ask for that raise, add a work-from-home day, etc), or leave your current job and go find a new one. Let’s explore:
When you should stay:
You still feel connected to your role and the mission, but you’re tired
The burnout feels tied to a specific season or project
You have influence over your workload, priorities, or schedule
Time off is an option to help you rest and recover
When you should change (your role, boundaries, or work conditions)
You still care about the work, but your burnout is fueled by how it’s structured
Your responsibilities have grown, but your compensation has stayed the same
The work doesn’t match your strengths or interests
Your leadership team is open to negotiating your salary, schedule, and expectations
When you should go:
The work violates or doesn’t align with your values
Your health is declining, no matter how much you rest
You’ve raised concerns to leadership, and there’s been no change
You can’t imagine a sustainable version of this role, even with changes
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So, should you stay or should you go? Only you can decide that, but if you decide that it’s time for a new job, we’ve got your back. Scroll down for this week’s Impact Jobs.
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Win of the Week:
In Toronto, a river that was once so polluted it caught fire and was declared “biologically dead” has made an incredible comeback. Thanks to more than CAD $1 billion in cleanup and habitat projects, the Don River is teeming with fish.
Bummer of the Week:
The Winter Olympics are underway in Milan, but 25 years from now, finding a location cold enough to host the same games could be a challenge. Due to climate change, viable locations will continue to shrink, and organizers may have to rely on artifical snow to create the conditions needed for winter sports.