Burnout has a look, and most people could sketch it without thinking: someone falling behind, visibly worn down. That image is exactly why high-functioning burnout goes unnoticed for years. Deadlines are still met, standards haven't slipped, and performance is the last thing this version of burnout touches. Here's what actually changes underneath a surface that keeps holding, why the usual warning signs never fire, and what it takes to address it before performance is the thi