Why Work Fatigue Peaks In Wyoming’s Toughest Jobs

When you start to feel work fatigue, it's not a good sign for your future at your current job. In Wyoming, that happens a lot more frequently than in other states.

Is it because the work is more demanding in Wyoming? Are the hours longer on jobs in Wyoming? Are the jobs in Wyoming more dangerous?

The simple answer to those questions is YES.

Wyoming sits atop the Top 10 States for work burnout in the Country.

Consider some of the top industries in Wyoming.

The oil and gas industry puts a checkmark next to every one of those questions—long hours with dangerous and hard work.

Agriculture also puts a checkmark next to each of them. I've never met a rancher who works 9 to 5, isn't put into a challenging situation, nearly died on the job, and doesn't get overtime pay.

The medical field is another tasking occupation in the Cowboy State. Nurses, doctors, and other medical staff are the lifeline to keeping things going.

Truck drivers are also in those jobs that trigger the burnout factor. If you feel the pressures of being behind the wheel when driving around town running errands, multiply that by ten when you're a truck driver. You're constantly behind the wheel, hauling the goods and supplies we count on for survival, sometimes in horrible weather and with the clock ticking.

That only highlights four of the many occupations in Wyoming. It's no wonder we rank at the top.

The expert attorneys at Phillips Law Firm crunched these numbers, showing that Wyoming is out in front by a significant margin.

These insights highlight the significant risk of burnout faced by workers in certain states. Long working hours, lower earnings, and elevated job quit rates contribute to increased stress levels.

 

It's crucial for employers to address these factors by promoting work-life balance, ensuring fair compensation, and enhancing workplace safety to help reduce the risk of burnout.