""I ended up in the ER," says a senior communications director in his late 30s who works in the public sector, describing waking from a nightmare with chest pains, pins and needles in his left arm, and being short of breath. He was convinced he was having a heart attack. The director, who requested anonymity given the public-facing nature of his role, told Fortune that a doctor diagnosed him with a panic attack,"
"As Fortune reported in July, millennials broke the managerial tipping point in 2025, as the cohort aged roughly 29 to 44 has displaced Gen X as the largest percentage of leaders in the workforce. But what does it mean for " the burnout generation " to be the ones in charge? They've found themselves leading in a climate dramatically different than the one their own bosses walked into-often with minimal mentorship or guidance along the way."
Several millennial managers report severe stress symptoms, including panic attacks and ER visits, attributed to work-related burnout and acute pressure. Many Millennials now occupy the majority of leadership roles after displacing Gen X, and find themselves leading in workplaces far different from those their own bosses experienced. They face older-generation expectations while simultaneously managing elevated demands from younger subordinates and navigating rapid changes in work trends. Many describe a crisis of mentorship and limited formal leadership training, leaving them unprepared for managerial responsibilities. The combination of chronic stressors, minimal guidance, and shifting workplace norms has intensified burnout among this cohort.
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