Performance-improvement plans in tech: 4 Google and Amazon employees share what happened after they were put on PIP

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5 former employees from Amazon and Google share their stories.
5 former employees from Amazon and Google share their stories.

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My corporate job and big-city life made me feel anxious and drained, so I left it all behind to move to a remote cottage in the woods

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The more time I spend here, the less I want to return to the city.

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I burned out as a management consultant after debilitating migraines. Now I deal with stress much better — here's my advice.

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Gloria Chan Packer burned out in her management-consulting job in 2017.

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Women are seeking 'lazy girl jobs' because they're experiencing burnout at higher rates than men, new Gallup survey finds

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A new Gallup survey found that 69% of women said work-life balance is a top reason for taking their next job.

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2 remote workers explain how to fight burnout while working from home

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Roxy Couse, who works remotely, shared tips for work-from-home fatigue.

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'Boreout' is the opposite of burnout – but can be just as harmful for workers

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Workers in a Japanese office.

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Paid sabbaticals can make the difference in retaining top talent. Here's proof.

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Crissie Hoskins' company paid her to take two months off work. It made her more passionate about her job.

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Middle managers are caught in a lose-lose between layoffs, burnout, and RTO policies. One millennial explains how he's handling the worst year ever.

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Middle managers are struggling to complete all their responsibilities this year.

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How the viral 'Bare Minimum Mondays' trend helped me beat the Sunday scaries and avoid burnout

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Marisa Jo Mayes has gone viral for TikToks of her "Bare Minimum Mondays," which she says helped redefine her relationship to work.

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Insider Today: Signs your manager is burnt out

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