Burnout Stages: A Self-Help Guide for the Caffeine-Deprived

Welcome to the burnout stages, where the coffee machine has stopped working, the boss is breathing down your neck, and all you can think about is the meaning of life.

Stage 1: The Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches

When the first wave of exhaustion hits, you start questioning your life choices. You wonder how you ended up here, in this cubicle, with a 2 PM deadline and a stapler that won't stop stapling. Read about Paranoia Sets In

Stage 2: The Sardonic Self-Doubt

You're not just tired, you're also convinced you're a failure. Your work is meaningless, your skills are useless, and your haircut looks like a failed science experiment. Read about You Are the Problem

Stage 3: The Existential Crisis

It's 3 PM and the clock is ticking. You realize that, in fact, you're not a failure, but rather, you're just a tiny, insignificant speck in an infinite universe. Read about The Meaning of Life Questions

Or maybe you're just hungry. Read about Hungry Mode Engaged