I wish I knew it before, when I just started my career as a customer service representative. It would save me many restless moments and probably let enjoy my job more at some points of my life. But I also believe that any knowledge comes exactly when you really need it. And now when I am conscious of the burnout challenge and have some experience under my belt, I am happy to share my tips on how to prevent or avoid occupational burnout in customer service. Hope this article will give you some helpful advice and actionable tips you can use. Burnout is a widespread issue in customer service today. It was first identified in the 1970s as a career crisis hitting professionals who deal with people as a part of their job. The phenomenon was characterized by changes in employees’ attitude to work, resulting in exhaustion, lack of enthusiasm and motivation, as well as feelings of ineffectiveness or even frustration and cynicism in relation to their job.
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