Americans hit peak burnout by this age
Mar 12, 2025, 7:14 AM | Updated: 10:05 am
We can’t go a day
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without hearing someone promising that something will make our lives EASIER . . . and yet, we’re more DOG-TIRED than ever.
According to a new survey, the average American experiences “PEAK BURNOUT” at 42 years old. But younger adults are already feeling it.
Around 25% of Americans say they start experiencing burnout before age 30.
And Gen Z and Millennials, currently aged 18 to 44, say they’re reaching their highest point of stress at an average age of just 25.
In most cases, that’s before the classic stressors, like managing career advancement . . . raising kids . . . and caring for aging parents. So what’s driving the early burnout?
In the poll, “financial concerns” was the #1 stress, followed by politics . . . work-related pressures . . . physical health concerns . . . and relationships.
