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Why Burnout Feels Worse for Remote Workers
Episode 11 of The Burnout Podcast examines why remote workers report higher emotional exhaustion than in-office peers. Lucas and Luna discuss the 'distance tax' — the hidden cognitive load of digital communication that replaces organic workplace connection. Drawing on a 2025 Stanford study of 12,000 employees, they break down three specific drivers: the double effort of asynchronous explanation, the absence of ambient feedback, and the blur between work and home boundaries. The hosts offer one practical tactic per driver, including the 'check-in habit' that reduces…
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