Middle managers are most likely to be burned out at work. They’re caught in the middle, tasked with executing strategies from the bigwigs above while also coaching their team below — often without much training on how to do either. It’s no wonder that 73% of Canadian middle managers report feeling burned out, and many workers avoid the role entirely. But in the wise words of your Grade 8 girlfriend, “It’s not you, it’s me.” It’s not that you’re not capable of doing the job, it’s that organizational support for managers is declining, according to an article published by MIT Sloan Management Review. If you’re a manager who’s feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Get aligned with your supervisor on goals so you can focus on guiding your team in the right direction. Next, ask your higher-ups to implement tech that could make your job easier, like tools that automatically send reminders about your responsibilities for onboarding new hires. Lastly, take time off work. You might think it looks like you're slacking, but vacations improve your work performance, and ultimately, your well-being.