Kent is an accountant who is terribly bored and frustrated with his current position. He feels he is not paid nearly enough and feels terribly unappreciated. Ahmed, a very sociable person, is frustrated by the fact that he gets very little human contact throughout the day. The human contact he does have is with his boss, who is frequently absent. James, a construction supervisor, is tired because he is on his feet all day. All other things being equal and based on research, who is most likely to experience burnout?

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Research shows that feeling unappreciated is the best predictor of burnout.

Kent Is an Accountant Who Is Terribly Bored and Frustrated