Many workers find their jobs stressful in various ways. But recently the trade union Unison described the problems met by a specific group of workers, those who deal with 999 calls that involve a medical emergency. It is important and rewarding work, but …
They frequently have to take life-changing decisions, sometimes working a 12-hour stretch with limited breaks. One worker had to take time off after dealing with four suicide calls in a single shift. There is a high staff turnover, with over a quarter leaving their jobs in the last three years.
These may be exceptional cases, but they demonstrate the stress and burnout that many workers experience under capitalism.