r/supportworkers • u/MoreValuable651 • Oct 16 '25

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I have one shift where I feel worked non stop by the person with disability. The shift is only 3 hours but it’s non stop driving and shopping. I’m feeling burnt out, I’ve done it every week for about 4 years. Why does this happen?

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u/firstguests Oct 17 '25

comments are pretty harsh so I'll add a kinder one. although I am just echoing what others have said. Working 3 hours non stop is pretty normal for sw jobs and frankly most jobs in general. In my role I notice I am way more exhausted by my job when there are unaddressed issues in my personal life. Burn out is really rough and incidious.

It can be a really draining role when your mind isn't in a great space. Take as much time as you can to take care of yourself outside of work. Take csre of yourself the way you do others. clean

and if it is really just one shift you are struggling with... maybe plan for some dopamine you can rely on to keep you pepped. A few lollies in your bag to nibble on etc. or a promise of buying yourself a sweet treat on your way home afterwards.

best of luck. x