"burnout stems from the extremely abstract nature of the modern economy."
That is incorrect. According to research, burnout steams not from the work, but from the pressure to complete the work, and the consequences of not completing the work.
Almost every job in the private sector is "At-will" employment. Meaning you can be fired for any work related reason. Not finishing an assignment? Poor performance? etc, you are at risk of being fired.
That pressure to constantly perform under pressure is what causes burnout. You baking is not a pressure packed job, you are following a simple procedure that requires little to no thinking at all.
If you were threatened or worked "under the gun"at the bakery, I gurantee you would burnout.
"They’re not able to focus on the high-intensity work" That is true. most 30 and over people with work experience know devoting 9-12 hours a day to a company is not worth it. While, a young engineer right out of college doesn't know any better. Burn them out after 2-3 years. rinse and repeat.
The main problem is employees are "at-will." Meaning they can be fired at anytime without reason. companies have no incentive to not overwork employees. Laws regarding "at-will" need to be changed
That is incorrect. According to research, burnout steams not from the work, but from the pressure to complete the work, and the consequences of not completing the work.
Almost every job in the private sector is "At-will" employment. Meaning you can be fired for any work related reason. Not finishing an assignment? Poor performance? etc, you are at risk of being fired.
That pressure to constantly perform under pressure is what causes burnout. You baking is not a pressure packed job, you are following a simple procedure that requires little to no thinking at all.
If you were threatened or worked "under the gun"at the bakery, I gurantee you would burnout.