5 Ways Job Sharing Prevents Burnout Before It Starts (No More Overwork)

01/07/2025 20 min Episodio 45
5 Ways Job Sharing Prevents Burnout Before It Starts (No More Overwork)

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45. Are you craving this July 4th weekend like water after a drought? That sense of spaciousness you feel when you finally unplug—imagine having that every single week. Here's the hard truth: 59% of employees report feeling burned out very often or always (Gallup, 2024). The WHO found that working 55+ hours increases stroke risk by 35%. Our always-on culture is literally killing us—and traditional "solutions" aren't working.But what if instead of managing burnout after it happens, we could prevent it from ever taking root?As someone who job shared for nearly a decade starting when my daughter was 6 months old, I can tell you: job sharing doesn't just reduce burnout—it eliminates it completely. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how job sharing flips the script on overwork culture.In Episode 45, you'll discover:5 ways job sharing prevents burnout before it startsHow I got 13 consecutive days off using only 3 vacation daysWhy job sharers perform 30% better than full-time employeesThe boundary accountability that keeps you actually off when you're offIf you're tired of glorifying overwork and ready to eliminate burnout instead of just managing it, job sharing might be your answer. 🙌🙌Resources & Links Mentioned:WHO researchAmerican Psychological Association's 2023 Work in America™ SurveyGallup's 2024 State of the Global Workplace reportJoin Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing  ✅DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/45Transcript hereSend Melissa a Text Message.RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

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