What's your advice to someone who admits--doesn't even realize--he/she is stuck in the deep ruts of burnout?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:30:54 -0500

Sure, some see it coming and take the appropriate detours. But what about the clueless many who drive themselves too hard and inevitably hit that barrier of human limitations? What can a service member do to preserve their career while he is rebuilding his sanity?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 13 at 2017 7:59 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:59:34 -0500

Do you have a military mentor who you can bear your sole to with 100% honesty? That helped me a bit. Also consider tackling a passion project outside of the military.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 13 at 2017 7:59 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:59:46 -0500

*soul

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Dec 13 at 2017 9:42 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:42:14 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member run into this all the time. I usually see this in repetitive jobs like when I was in Finance. Same thing every day, just different people. I always looked for things outside my area to be involved in. Be in as simple as a different task in the office, or community service outside the office. Most people that hit the barrier if they are honest with themselves are in a job simple to get paid and do the same things in their regular life without realizing that is a rut as well. Be involved-may not solve everything but will challenge your mind and you may find something else out there worth doing.