Rust Out: Recognizing and Overcoming the Silent Career Killer

Can boredom be as dangerous as burnout and overwork?

Have you heard of rust out? Psychotherapist Paula Coles defined it as -

"Work which is uninspiring and fails to stretch the person, so that they become disinterested, apathetic, and alienated."

Rust out is a phenomenon that occurs when an individual is no longer challenged or engaged in their work, leading to a decrease in productivity and a loss of moti…