If you're feeling burnt out and thinking of taking a break, here's how to be sure you're along the right track:

Stressful environment

We all know stress is bad, especially when it accumulates over time. The work pressure from jobs creates a hefty amount of stress. Fieldwork-related jobs often create the most stress. It is recommended to take a good amount of rest. If you feel tired too often, maybe it is a sign that your body cannot take pressure too well. It is time to quit and rest until you can get back at it or switch to something different.

The dread is high

The monotony of a job does not take long to hit. This creates dread. When you're stuck following the same routine for years it gets boring and repetitive. That drags you down. You lose the excitement you once had. You realise the performance you once gave is all gone. You are underperforming and no matter if you grow or switch it is still the same. You can momentarily get your excitement back. The dread comes back like that ex whom you refuse to let go of. It starts affecting your mood and you are crankier than ever. This is the time when you should quit the job, breath, and find a new passion that does not feel like a dreadful process.

Responsibilities feel like a burden

Over time, responsibilities keep growing. You are drowning in more and more work every day. You are tired and filled with dread and your balance went out the window. At that point, those responsibilities, which made you feel powerful are now a burden. That's a surefire sign of you not enjoying your work. Hit that switch.

While these words may seem easy, in reality, it's not so black and white all the time. Switching a job is a major life decision and you should properly weigh all the pros and cons before you make the next big step.