A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON JOB BURNOUT AMONG JUNIOR AND SENIOR IT EMPLOYEES

Abstract

The frequency and dynamics of job burnout among junior and senior IT workers in Bangalore and Chennai are investigated in this study. Burnout has a major impact on both organizational productivity and individual well-being as a result of growing workplace pressures. The study examines burnout levels among junior IT employees with 0–2 years of experience and senior employees with 5+ years, taking gender differences into account. A quantitative, descriptive research design was used to gather data from 120 IT professionals via random sampling. The main instrument was the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI), which gauges fatigue and disengagement. SPSS was used for statistical analysis, which included crosstabulations, Spearman's rho correlation, and Chi-Square tests. The results showed a weak but significant negative correlation between experience and burnout (rho = -0.277, p = 0.002), and significantly higher levels of burnout in junior employees (p = 0.003). The difference between the sexes were not statistically significant even when women reported slightly higher levels of burnout. Because they have fewer coping mechanisms and experience role conflict, junior employees are more likely to experience burnout. It is crucial to implement interventions like stress management, remote work choices, and mentoring. Future studies should look more closely at organizational and psychological aspects and use larger sample sizes.