5 Ways Job Sharing Prevents Burnout Before It Starts (No More Overwork)

45. Are you craving this July 4th weekend like water after a drought? That sense of spaciousness you feel when you finally unplug—imagine having that every single week. 

Here's the hard truth: 59% of employees report feeling burned out very often or always (Gallup, 2024). The WHO found that working 55+ hours increases stroke risk by 35%. Our always-on culture is literally killing us—and traditional "solutions" aren't working.

But what if instead of managing burnout after it happens, we could prevent it from ever taking root?

As someone who job shared for nearly a decade starting when my daughter was 6 months old, I can tell you: job sharing doesn't just reduce burnout—it eliminates it completely. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how job sharing flips the script on overwork culture.

In Episode 45, you'll discover:

• 5 ways job sharing prevents burnout before it starts
• How I got 13 consecutive days off using only 3 vacation days
• Why job sharers perform 30% better than full-time employees
• The boundary accountability that keeps you actually off when you're off

If you're tired of glorifying overwork and ready to eliminate burnout instead of just managing it, job sharing might be your answer. 🙌🙌

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• WHO research
• American Psychological Association's 2023 Work in America™ Survey
• Gallup's 2024 State of the Global Workplace report
• Join Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅
• Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing  ✅
• DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedIn

Episode Website: workmuse.com/45
Transcript here

Send Melissa a Text Message.

RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS

Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission!

“I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌