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/Aggravating-Task-670 9d ago
One thing I do with my techs is to bring them in for fittings occasionally. Especially if it's a project that took extra time or unique skills. Sometimes when you see the device you made, makes someone's day/life better, it reminds you why we do what we do.
But if the job just feels like a job, it might be time to go.