5. The National Commission on Teaching and
America’s Future has calculated that
nearly a 1/3 of all new teachers
leave the profession after just 3
years, and that after 5 years
almost half are gone.
NY Times,2008
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9. Stress vs. Burnout
Stress Burnout
Characterized by over Characterized by disengagement
engagement
Emotions are over reactive Emotions are blunted
Loss of energy Produces helplessness and
hopelessness
Leads to anxiety disorders Leads to detachment and
depression
Primary damage is physical Primary damage is emotional
May kill you prematurely May make life seem not worth
living
Source: Stress and Burnout in the Ministry