Ep. 28 (Season 2): Why Burnout Isn't Your Bosses Fault
Maybe Burnout Isn't Your Bosses Fault, Maybe Its Yours
Welcome to the episode 28 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Recent articles and reports describe a very bleak moral sweeping across the AML and Compliance industry and I discuss the possibility that Professionals and Industry associations may not be taking as good of care of themselves as they should be.
Youtube - https://lnkd.in/dfE4S9kZ
In this episode the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant discusses how AML professionals can relieve themselves of the often fictitious pressure put on them to work overtime, not take scheduled breaks or vacations and burn themselves out unnecessarily.
This is probably not going to be a popular opinion for most professionals in AML but something to start having everyone think objectively about their mental health and well being in the workplace
**This interview was recorded on February 6, 2022
**Disclaimer**
The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future.
Discussion Topics
•We have created our own downward spiral situations and put pressure on ourselves that may be leading us to burnout (mentioned: Joseph Ciccolo)
•AML backlogs are causing managers and sometimes even creating tyrant leaders in order to complete the backlog or remediations
•You don’t have to subscribe to this “hustle hard” / work endless hours philosophy even if your managers are hoping that you read in between the lines in order to pressure you to work harder
•Don’t kill yourself in these fast paced, mentally draining environments, especially during the pandemic when there are lockdowns, restrictions, kids doing online learning, financial stressors popping up
•The people that rise in these type of negative environments usually only see short term success and sometimes get demoted, get fired or take pay cuts, even though they were sacrificing they wellbeing and family time to prove they could work the most hours
•You can work your hours, put in an honest days work, but not overdue or stress yourself out to the point that it is affecting your well being
•On the other side you have to be comfortable with being passed up for promotions for others who are working long hours. This has to be weighed with how happy you are
•Saying “no” when you don’t have the capacity is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength and self awareness
•Has your organization checked in on you and asked about your well being or how you are doing, then you don’t owe them more than simply doing your role
•People that say “I have no work-life balance” choose this path, it is not something anyone can force on you
•Find organizations that align with your values around days off, diversity, health and well-being (mentioned: Chainalysis)
•Perception is everything but with the pandemic, times have changed and working from home has become a default activity and not the rare perk
•Taking your free time and doing stuff that gives you energy or that you are passionate about may be better than working extra hours
•If you are a great worker, there are many organizations looking for top talent that would be dying to hire you, if you aren’t satisfied with your current work environment
•Is human resources being proactive? Are they unable to speak to you until the exit interview
Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)
•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com
Resources
•For Compliance Officers, Pay Is Up But So Is Burnout: https://fcpablog.com/2022/01/27/for-compliance-officers-pay-is-up-but-so-is-burnout/
•Preventing Burnout in a Post-Pandemic World: https://www.acamstoday.org/preventing-burnout-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
•How I Got Into Fincrime Compliance and Cryptocurrency) – Fintrail Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41075463
•So You Want To Work In Crypto (Shelley Schachter-Cahm) - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_so-you-want-to-work-in-crypto-compliance-activity-6872520607905456128-9NPK
•3 Tips To Prep For Crypto Compliance Interview - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_aml-compliance-blockchain-activity-6876533429148676096-Rysr
•How To Get A Job In Crypto – What Certifications To Take: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_tweet-aml-compliance-activity-6868919921863118848-fAB1
Background Music (beat name: Leslie)
•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o
•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1
Welcome to the episode 28 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Recent articles and reports describe a very bleak moral sweeping across the AML and Compliance industry and I discuss the possibility that Professionals and Industry associations may not be taking as good of care of themselves as they should be.
Youtube - https://lnkd.in/dfE4S9kZ
In this episode the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant discusses how AML professionals can relieve themselves of the often fictitious pressure put on them to work overtime, not take scheduled breaks or vacations and burn themselves out unnecessarily.
This is probably not going to be a popular opinion for most professionals in AML but something to start having everyone think objectively about their mental health and well being in the workplace
**This interview was recorded on February 6, 2022
**Disclaimer**
The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future.
Discussion Topics
•We have created our own downward spiral situations and put pressure on ourselves that may be leading us to burnout (mentioned: Joseph Ciccolo)
•AML backlogs are causing managers and sometimes even creating tyrant leaders in order to complete the backlog or remediations
•You don’t have to subscribe to this “hustle hard” / work endless hours philosophy even if your managers are hoping that you read in between the lines in order to pressure you to work harder
•Don’t kill yourself in these fast paced, mentally draining environments, especially during the pandemic when there are lockdowns, restrictions, kids doing online learning, financial stressors popping up
•The people that rise in these type of negative environments usually only see short term success and sometimes get demoted, get fired or take pay cuts, even though they were sacrificing they wellbeing and family time to prove they could work the most hours
•You can work your hours, put in an honest days work, but not overdue or stress yourself out to the point that it is affecting your well being
•On the other side you have to be comfortable with being passed up for promotions for others who are working long hours. This has to be weighed with how happy you are
•Saying “no” when you don’t have the capacity is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength and self awareness
•Has your organization checked in on you and asked about your well being or how you are doing, then you don’t owe them more than simply doing your role
•People that say “I have no work-life balance” choose this path, it is not something anyone can force on you
•Find organizations that align with your values around days off, diversity, health and well-being (mentioned: Chainalysis)
•Perception is everything but with the pandemic, times have changed and working from home has become a default activity and not the rare perk
•Taking your free time and doing stuff that gives you energy or that you are passionate about may be better than working extra hours
•If you are a great worker, there are many organizations looking for top talent that would be dying to hire you, if you aren’t satisfied with your current work environment
•Is human resources being proactive? Are they unable to speak to you until the exit interview
Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)
•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com
Resources
•For Compliance Officers, Pay Is Up But So Is Burnout: https://fcpablog.com/2022/01/27/for-compliance-officers-pay-is-up-but-so-is-burnout/
•Preventing Burnout in a Post-Pandemic World: https://www.acamstoday.org/preventing-burnout-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
•How I Got Into Fincrime Compliance and Cryptocurrency) – Fintrail Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41075463
•So You Want To Work In Crypto (Shelley Schachter-Cahm) - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_so-you-want-to-work-in-crypto-compliance-activity-6872520607905456128-9NPK
•3 Tips To Prep For Crypto Compliance Interview - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_aml-compliance-blockchain-activity-6876533429148676096-Rysr
•How To Get A Job In Crypto – What Certifications To Take: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_tweet-aml-compliance-activity-6868919921863118848-fAB1
Background Music (beat name: Leslie)
•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o
•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1
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