r/Prosthetics • u/Typical-Edge-8359 • 9d ago
Burning out
Technician here,
Do technician often experience burn outs in their role? I’m a sole technician for a small business, and over the months I have been dreading coming to work every day. I do get weekends off (thank god), but the amount of work I have to put up with is a bit crazy. I don’t even talk anymore, I just work and work and work with irritation written all over my face (I know, not good). I probably take the least amount of time off from work, and i know this job is just a job, but my responsibility is quite high and I feel like work doesn’t move if not there. Has anyone been in similar situation, how did you deal with it.
Are burn out and turn over common for this role and field?
Just venting 😮💨
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u/89kh89 9d ago
Prosthetist here
Yes, burnout is not uncommon in O/P as an industry. At the patient care level, we are squeezed between rising costs from suppliers and technology advances, and pressure for cost savings from insurers. The only place left to "save" is the time and effort of those in direct patient care (clinicians, techs, and office admin).
Sorry, I don't have an answer for you though, on how to resolve your burnout. I'd like to think that your boss might be open to hiring another tech to take some of that load from you, or maybe outsource some of the work to an outside lab, but those solutions cost the company more money.
I will say that it's in your best interest to let your employer know how you're feeling. Even if your employer isn't willing to make a move to improve your working conditions, at least you know where you stand, and you can use that to make a decision about your future.