Boreout
Boreout is an informal workplace term for the strain of chronic under-stimulation at work — too little to do, too little challenge, and no interest left in the job.
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BoreoutvsBurnout
The short answer
Opposite causes, overlapping exhaustion. Burnout comes from demands exceeding capacity; boreout from demands falling far below it. The practical difference is that burnout is legible to everyone — boreout has to be explained, usually to people who think you're describing good fortune.
Side by side
| Aspect | Boreout | Burnout |
|---|---|---|
| Cause | Too little | Too much |
| Recognised as | Nothing | An occupational phenomenon (ICD-11) |
| Sympathy | Rare | Common |
| Shared symptom | Exhaustion | Exhaustion |
What each one means
Burnout
The contrast above sets out how Burnout differs from Boreout on the points that actually matter.