Instructions:

Read each of the following items, rate how often the symptom is true for you at work or away from work and add up your score.

__ 1. I feel tired even when I've gotten adequate sleep.

__ 2. I am dissatisfied with my work.

__ 3. I feel sad for no apparent reason.

__ 4. I am forgetful.

__ 5. I am irritable and snap at people.

__ 6. I avoid people at work and in my private life.

__ 7. I have trouble sleeping due to worrying about work.

__ 8. I get sick more than I used to.

__ 9. My attitude about work is "why bother?"

__10. I often get into conflicts.

__11. My job performance is not up to par.

__12. I use alcohol and/or drugs to feel better.

__13. Communicating with others is a strain.

__14. I can't concentrate on my work like I once could.

__15. I an easily bored with my work.

__16. I work hard but accomplish little.

__17. I feel frustrated with my work.

__18. I don't like going to work.

__19. Social activities are draining.

__20. Sex is not worth the effort.

__21. I watch TV most of the time when not working.

__22. I don't have much to look forward to in my work.

__23. I worry about work during my off hours.

__24. Feelings about work interfere with my personal life.

__25. My work seems pointless.

Scoring:

25 - 50 --- You're doing well

51 - 75 --- You're okay if you take preventive action.

76 - 100 --- You're a candidate for burnout.

101 - 125 --- You're burning out.

From OVERCOMING JOB BURNOUT: HOW TO RENEW ENTHUSIASM FOR WORK by Dr. Beverly Potter, published by Ronin Publishing, 1993, 1998, $14.95. Copyright 1993: Beverly A. Potter.

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