Taking the time to go through each evaluation was a bewitching experience for me. I say this because I have recently felt like I’ve been under high stress in many facets of my life. The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory was the test that helped me to reflect on what may be causing my stress. One of the major events from within the scale that would impact me would be injuries, as a former athlete, I’ve had to spend a good amount of time in and out of surgeries, as well as recovering or even reinjuring at times. The constant cycle can get frustrating but I never associated it with stress in my school or work life until my reflection for this blog. Another source of stress from the chart would be major changes in my work schedule, as working within a virology lab the workloads and hours have been coming in waves for the past two-plus years. This has led to many changes in hours, overtime, and learning many positive skills when it comes to problem-solving and being flexible. I feel as though I have learned in both my athletic and professional life how to operate under stress, and the skills mentioned above can help to build character. However, I do feel like I have also faced some of the challenges that come with levels of job stress like an impact on my mental health, and major burnout. (Health and Safety – Lecture Outline)
The investment banking industry and the folks on Wall Street instantly came to mind in terms of a high-stress work environment. In an NBC News article by Michael Nagle, I was able to find out much more about how the industry can harm its employees based on the market’s performance. The CEO and founder of Wall Street Oasis, Patrick Curtis said that “No one is going to cry a river for them making a ton of money. But there are severe consequences for mental and physical health.” The extreme volatility of the stock market can lead to many high-stakes and high-stress operations, and if they don’t go well one’s mental health is in danger of plummeting. That’s why major corporations like Goldman Sachs have been trying to make sure to take care of their employee’s mental health, while still getting the best out of them. Understanding that people are the most essential part of any company will create the best environment for an organization to operate within.
- Haughney, Christine, et al. “Wall Street Analysts Battle Weight Loss, High Blood Pressure and Mental Health Issues From Long Hours.” NBC News, 16 Apr. 2021, www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/wall-street-analysts-battle-weight-loss-high-blood-pressure-mental-n1264342.
