Many people who seek careers in the helping profession are particularly vulnerable to burnout due to unrealistic expectations, including the belief that there will be many opportunities for rapid advancement and high status.

Helping Profession

Occupations focused on assisting individuals, families, groups, and communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning, and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal.

Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often seen in helping professions.

Rapid Advancement

Quick progress or promotion within a professional or organizational context.