The Overfunctioning Trap That Wrecks Your Career Boundaries

Lucas and Luna explore the concept of overfunctioning in your career — doing extra work that no one asked for, thinking it buys you security. They anchor on a surprising study from the University of Michigan showing that overfunctioning employees are 40% more likely to burn out within 18 months, yet are no more likely to be promoted. They discuss real signs you're overfunctioning — answering emails at 10 p.m. on a Saturday, rewriting a colleague's decent draft, volunteering for projects when your plate is full — and practical steps to stop, like the 'good enough' standard and the two-question decision rule. This episode offers a concrete framework for distinguishing high performance from invisible overwork, tied to a simple boundary test you can use starting tomorrow. #CareerBoundaries #Overfunctioning #BurnoutPrevention #WorkLifeBalance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #HighPerformance #GoodEnough #OverworkTrap #UniversityOfMichigan #WorkplacePsychology #Productivity #JobSatisfaction #SelfAwareness #BoundarySetting #ProfessionalGrowth #TimeManagement Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo