Female career burnout, what's causing it?



Are you a Gen-Y female who’s already feeling burned out? You’re not alone. Not by a long shot.
Go ahead and add this to the list of reasons that being a 20-something isn’t all that much fun. Turns out Gen-Y women are at a greater risk of developing a host of mental health issues that their male counterparts — and those generations before them. And this may be due in large part to their waning confidence in the workplace.
More than a quarter of Millennial women say they’ve never discussed promotions or career development with their bosses, while nearly half say they feel that there are a lack of career opportunities available to them, according to data compiled a recent study on women in the workplace conducted by Accenture.
This data drives home a common refrain we’ve seen for young women in business — particularly those who are in STEM careers: Gen-Y women see bleak career opportunities, lose confidence and run for the hills. Another recent report showed that while elementary school girls actually tend to outperform boys in math and science, many are weeded out of those classes by high school, with 10th grade girls reporting far lower levels of confidence than they did when they were younger.
The solution? Advocate more for yourself. That is, if you’re not already exhausted.

a quick story: Now things like this might be what adding to your stress......Guy and Ms. Jackson first noticed each other while working for a large telecommunications company in Dallas, Texas. Guy was a mid-level executive in charge of running an IT support team, while Ms.. Jackson  worked as a technology analyst. The two worked together for about two years within the same group, but never in a superior/subordinate capacity.
Guy personally acknowledged his immediate attraction to Ms.. Jackson , but made a decision not to pursue her to be in compliance with the code of ethics regarding workplace relationships. He didn’t want to risk his job and career in pursuit of the unknown, but had a special feeling about Ms.. Jackson .
The two were able to build a solid rapport in casual work interaction, and on special projects within their group. Even through their arms-length relationship, there was an ever-increasing curiosity in the minds of both.
One day, Guy and Ms.. Jackson  agreed to go out after-hours for coffee, which kicked-off the process of developing a friendship. Keeping the personal interaction discrete during the early stages is what Tammy attributes as one of the keys to their success. They were able to learn about one another without the external involvement from others in the department.

Decisions regarding workplace relationships take place every day  in many countries. I can personally think of a number of happily married couples who met in the workplace. Including yours truly. However, I can also think of a number of disaster experiences when two people try to nurture and maintain relationships initiated in the workplace.
Mixing business and pleasure has pros and cons. However, it is up to two responsible adults to make wise decisions along the way so they don’t jeopardize their careers or disrupt harmony in the workplace.
Have you ever faced this situation? Is mixing business and pleasure worth the risk?
It can be complicated but it can be worth it, if you get it right!