Work Burnout - How Can We Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance In an Industry That’s Constantly Moving?

enNovember 30, 2022

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About this Episode

Work burnout is an issue in every industry, but in the cybersecurity industry where there are constantly new problems to solve and fires to put out, it can be almost impossible to turn off your thoughts when the day is done. In this episode, Tashya and Pam discuss their experiences with work burnout and the methods they use to hold themselves accountable when working to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also get to hear some feedback that we’ve received about the show, including some very important feedback from one of Pam's biggest fans (hi Pam’s mom, we hope you enjoy the show!)

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