Steps to take when you notice potential burnout or stress affecting your job performance?

• A. Ignore symptoms and continue.
• B. Resign immediately.
• C. Increase workload to distract.
• D. Seek supervision, use stress management resources, follow leave or duty modification policies.

Answer: (D)

When you notice potential burnout or stress affecting job performance, the best move is to engage the proper support channels and act within policy. Seek guidance from your supervisor or a designated manager, use the stress-management and wellness resources provided by the agency (such as counseling, EAP services, or training), and follow the official leave or duty-modification procedures. This approach ensures you get appropriate help, protects your safety and the safety of others, and keeps you aligned with department rules so you can return to full duty when ready. Ignoring symptoms, resigning immediately, or trying to handle it by taking on more work only worsens the situation and can compromise performance and safety.