I'm burned out any help??

[00svtlightning]

What have you guys done to help when you get burned out on the job? This is my first sworn position and I have been there a couple years. I can't see myself doing anything else but I dont even enjoy showing up to work anymore...any ideas would be great

[MRRBEST]

What have you guys done to help when you get burned out on the job? This is my first sworn position and I have been there a couple years. I can't see myself doing anything else but I dont even enjoy showing up to work anymore...any ideas would be great

Not sure what Department you work for but its definitely not a good thing to not enjoy showing up to work. How about transferring to a different area command or precinct for a change of pace? Or maybe transferring to a different position? Our department has Temporary Assignments. For example, 30 Days with this unit or 60 Days with that unit, etc etc....

Maybe that'll help.... Good luck....

[JB2245]

What have you guys done to help when you get burned out on the job? This is my first sworn position and I have been there a couple years. I can't see myself doing anything else but I dont even enjoy showing up to work anymore...any ideas would be great

Study hard for the next promotional exam and get promoted. That's what I'm in the process of doing now. I've been burned out for the past 5 years. Only a couple of years as an officer and you're already burned out? It took me about 7 years to burn out and I work in the most violent city in America.

[creolecop]

when it gets to much for me, and I get that feeling, I stop working details and overtime gigs and just stay out of uniform as much as possible. I also make sure and not answer my phone, and not watch any cop shows. I just try to stay out of uniform as much as possible. I also might put in for a day or two of vacation if it's kinda bad. After about 2-3 weeks of this I'm usually remotivated and feel like I just got out on the streets.

Oh, I also take it lightly on shift. Usually no traffic stops, unless it's something so bold and gross and right in front of me. I'll patrol a bit, and hit one of my hide outs and park and just listen to the radio on my unit (stereo), then hit a few corners and back to another lay low spot. Basically only active when I get a call. After about a week of doing this I'm usually good. Lucky for me I have a supervisor that understands the need to just lay back sometimes instead of gungho cop 24-7.

[00svtlightning]

Thanks for the replies. I am in a small agency no room for promotion or different assignments or anything. We are expected to be the jack of all trades. I am applying for different jobs elsewhere so hopefully somethings pans out

[Contact]

You could try remembering that there are plenty of people out there who would give anything to be a sworn officer as you are.

I hear ya on getting burned out at work though, been there done that.

[nogginbuster24]

take a vacation and start fresh on monday, that could help.

[MPDCjock]

[QUOTE=Contact;1365414]You could try remembering that there are plenty of people out there who would give anything to be a sworn officer as you are. QUOTE]


I second that.

What helps me is remember how badly I wanted this job and how challenging it was to get it. I never forget the happiness I felt when I found out that I was hired. Those thoughts help me through my burnt out moments.

[Monty Ealerman]

Perhaps cultivate some stress-relieving activities, such as swimming, cycling, rowing, walking, angling, photography, track & field, or anything else that lets you get your mind off the job and/or provides some moderate exercise.

[Kieth M.]

Before we get to the job, any other things outside of work maybe not to your liking?

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Turning a "milestone" age? (30 or 40?)

[MCAPO]

Move from a small town precinct to a big town precinct in a bigger metropolitan area. What's also great about moving to a different area is a change of scenery/pace/ and everything in between.....not so much for the small town same ol' same ol'

[00svtlightning]

I'm 24 so I don't think I'm going through a age crisis. I'm single but I don't put alot of thought into that, there isn't much to choose from where I am. I appreciate the thoughts. I am applying in some larger agencies so hopefully something will pan out.

[M-11]

Turning a "milestone" age? (30 or 40?)

30's a milestone Age?

Jeez, it was only 25 when I got the drop in my insurance premiums... I had no idea it was all downhill after that.

M-11

[Freedomnow40]

I'm suprised you burned out that early in your career. I think we all go through some time in our career that we feel burned out. Find a good hobbie and take a break from the job, remember it's just a job, a pay check. Good luck and stay motivated.

[barr151]

It sounds like you bored instead of being burnt out.