In my old banking job, where I worked for 12 years, I found myself frustrated with the slow pace of the work, the layers of red tape and approvals to get anything done. After all, banking was a highly regulated industry; while there were many rules to follow, they were just simply being a good bank by following them. I felt tired, drained and lacked energy—similar symptoms to burnout. While the organization was frequently voted a "best place to work," I couldn't figure out why my "great job" felt so bad. I wasn't overworking or spending endless evenings logging in, so the typical paths to burnout didn't make sense.
What I was actually experiencing was rust out.
The literal definition of rust out is to decay and become unusable through the action of rust. Rust out is a type of burnout that comes from not using your unique skills and talents at work, lacking learning opportunities, and ultimately, dreading the repetitive tasks at work that sap your creativity.
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