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The Cult of Overwork - Burnout as a Badge of Honor
Part 3 of my "Behind the Glamour" Series - Confessions of a Fashion Headhunter Let’s be real. In fashion and adjacent industries, there’s an unspoken code — a myth so embedded in the culture it barely gets questioned anymore: They call it "paying your dues." I call it glamorized burnout ! Overwork isn’t just accepted. It’s glamorized. Burnout isn’t seen as a warning sign. It’s worn like a badge of honor. Late nights? You must be dedicated. No holidays? What loyalty! Emails
Theresa Fuchs-Santiago
Jun 16, 20253 min read
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