Facing Burnout in Multifamily
Just for You: Facing Burnout in Multifamily
We hear you. Burnout is at an all-time high in our industry. The endless resident needs, tight budgets, staffing shortages, and constant pace can leave even the most dedicated team members drained. Burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means your current pace or environment isn’t sustainable.
Here are three approaches, depending on where you’re at right now:
1. If you want to stay, but need help:
Burnout often goes unaddressed because leaders don’t know the full picture. Approach your boss with specifics, solutions, and a willingness to collaborate, so it doesn’t feel like you’re just unloading.
How to frame it:
Start with your commitment: “I care about my work and want to do it well.”
Identify the challenge: “Right now, I’m managing [X responsibilities] and it’s making it hard to keep up.”
Offer a solution: “Could we talk about adjusting priorities, shifting certain tasks, or adding temporary support?”
Why this works:
It shows you’re still invested and solutions-oriented, which makes leadership more likely to help rather than go on the defensive.
2. If you lead a team that’s struggling:
Your team’s burnout will eventually impact performance, retention, and morale. Be proactive—check in regularly, make adjustments, and set realistic expectations.
Ways to support them:
Individual check-ins: Ask open-ended questions like, “What’s feeling heavy for you right now?” and “What could help lighten your load this week?”
Redistribute strategically: Even small task shifts can give someone breathing room.
Protect focus time: Block out “no meeting” periods or limit after-hours messages.
Celebrate wins: Publicly acknowledge efforts, especially when the team has pushed through a tough period.
Why this works:
Burnout is easier to prevent than reverse. Small, consistent acts of support help your team feel seen and valued.
3. If you’re ready for a change:
Sometimes the healthiest move is to find a role that better supports your well-being. Preparing in advance means you can make that move from a place of clarity, not desperation.
Steps to take now:
Clarify your non-negotiables: Think about hours, workload, flexibility, culture, and leadership style.
Update your résumé and LinkedIn: Focus on results, not just duties.
Network quietly: Let trusted contacts know you’re open to hearing about opportunities.
Research target companies: Look for those with a reputation for valuing work-life balance.
Why this works:
Having a plan in place reduces anxiety and puts you back in control of your career path.
Bottom line:
Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Whether you’re speaking up, supporting your team, or planning a move, take small steps toward protecting your energy. You’re not alone in this.
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