Burnout Dilemma. Maybe you’ve been there? I’ve been on the brink for sure. Being near burnout is not great standup comedy material! Whether you are a cardiologist, parent, teacher, social worker, nursing student, plumber with too many house calls, or anything else that involves being emotionally involved with others, burnout is indeed a possibility. Those sneaky burnout signs and symptoms will creep up on you with a gradual progression. Here are some symptoms of burnout: on-