Burn-out isn't just 'psychobabble' anymore

Doctors debated burnout for 45 years. Now, they say it's real.

I’m Bill Murphy Jr. Welcome to Understandably (formerly “The Byliner”), my new regularly published email about the “story behind other stories.” Please consider subscribing!

We all have tough days at work sometimes. We all have stretches where we feel burned out, and we wonder if there isn't something better we could be doing with our lives.

For most of u…