{"id":82223,"date":"2023-12-22T10:19:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T16:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/?p=82223"},"modified":"2024-04-06T04:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T04:01:20","slug":"how-to-spot-red-flags-of-a-stressful-job-before-you-even-take-it","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/news\/how-to-spot-red-flags-of-a-stressful-job-before-you-even-take-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spot red flags of a stressful job before you even take it"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Work can cause a great\u00a0deal of stress<\/a>. More than half, 57%, of workers report experiencing the impacts of work-related stress such as emotional exhaustion, low motivation and a desire to quit, according to the American Psychological Association\u2019s\u00a02023 Work in America Survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whether or not a job ends up being stressful can be the result of a series of factors. A\u00a0toxic boss<\/a>, an overwhelming workload and a lack of flexibility can all play into your experience. And, critically, stress can be subjective. \u201cWhat\u2019s best for [you] might not be for someone else,\u201d says Vicki Salemi, career coach at\u00a0Monster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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That being the case, \u201cit\u2019s important to do your own research before accepting any job opportunity to make sure a particular role is the right fit for\u00a0you<\/em>,\u201d says LinkedIn career expert\u00a0Andrew McCaskill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a>Make a list of your ideal work situations<\/h2>\n
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In order to be aware of your personal red flags, you\u2019ll need to get a sense of what stress on the job could look like. Ask yourself, \u201cWhat does that job that\u2019s low stress look like to you and what does the employer provide?\u201d says Salemi.<\/p>\n

Does it mean working from home? If you\u2019re working from home, does it mean \u201cputting work aside and not having to think about it\u201d once the workday is over, says Salemi. Are you worried about the idea of \u201cmanaging multiple projects or people?\u201d says McCaskill.<\/p>\n

Make a list of your ideal work parameters and let those be your guide for the job that would ultimately suit you best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a>Try reaching out to a current employee<\/h2>\n
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Then, when you\u2019re applying, there are several ways to gauge if a job might be stressful.<\/p>\n