tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088496667038512083.post1083881322660377497..comments2024-03-03T00:14:19.364-05:00Comments on 5 Minute Librarian: 5 Ways to Stay Passionate Working in LibrariesJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01177142502265864685noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088496667038512083.post-66692428881757693042017-01-07T13:36:21.684-05:002017-01-07T13:36:21.684-05:00That is true -- these tips can take you only so fa...That is true -- these tips can take you only so far, especially in toxic environments. Sometimes, the answer is quitting. I hope you found a new position that you enjoy. I do think librarianship is adaptable to many professions.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177142502265864685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088496667038512083.post-81449470821465237542017-01-07T13:11:26.467-05:002017-01-07T13:11:26.467-05:00This post and the earlier burnout article are both...This post and the earlier burnout article are both helpful. I did many of the suggestions while working at a library, but ultimately found the greatest relief by quitting. Obviously, it’s not the first step at signs of burnout, but at some point I had to get realistic: many libraries are toxic work environments. Many library jobs are part-time (good luck getting EAP or finding low-cost mental health care resources), or don't pay wages that are commensurate with the amount of responsibilities performed. I will always love libraries, but after a decade working in them I could not see myself continuing any further. Fortunately, we librarians have the research advantage to seek other opportunities.Meridithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702077016451647307noreply@blogger.com