New York Workers Face Long Commutes but Lower Burnout Risk

Feeling tired after work is common, but burnout is more than having a bad week. Burnout may leave us feeling worn out, stressed, or unable to keep up. A new study suggests where a person lives plays a part.

New York Ranks Near the Bottom

IRIS Software Group ranked states using eight factors tied to burnout. New York placed 39th among the 48 states included in the study. New York workers may face a lower risk than workers in many other states but the numbers show some concerns.

New Yorkers Have Long Commutes

New York had the longest average commute in the study at 33.5 minutes. That was slightly longer than Maryland, where the average commute was 33 minutes. Fortunately in the Southern Tier, we don't seem to have that long commute problem.

Sleep Is Also a Concern

The study found that nearly 40% of adults in New York do not get enough sleep. New Yorkers made about 115 burnout-related Google searches for every 100,000 people. That was one of the higher search rates in the country.

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New Yorkers Work Fewer Hours

The average New York worker puts in 32.8 hours per week, which is lower than most states. Almost 5% of New Yorkers reported holding more than one job, one of the lowest rates included in the report.

Watch for Signs of Burnout

Even though New York ranked 39th, burnout can happen to any of us. The signs include constant exhaustion, trouble sleeping, low motivation, and feeling upset or distant from work.Anyone dealing with stress that will not go away should speak with a doctor or mental health professional.