Bill has been an effective and dedicated cross-cultural worker for a decade, but now, in his mid-30s, his cross-cultural service seems more like labor than a labor of love. He used to enjoy interacting with nationals and feel deep satisfaction in his friendships with them. Although he continues to spend time with them, he becomes annoyed at what he sees as their increasing demands.
From all appearances he is a successful cross-cultural worker that others respect and even envy a bit; however, internally he is exhausted, feels isolated, and seems spiritually depleted. Even talking with his supportive wife does little to help. Bill is suffering from what has recently come to be called compassion fatigue.
Click to read full text in English “Compassion Fatigue” at http://crossculturalworkers.com/
Click to read Traditional Chinese 同情疲勞
Click to read Simplified Chinese 同情疲劳
