The burnout syndrome: Reducing the risks: As a young, talented, electrical engineer-to-be, you are a likely candidate for burnout. Here's how to avoid emotional and physical short-circuiting

Chris has always been aware of what she's wanted, has gone after it, and has been able to get it. She's from a family of high achievers; both her parents are successful lawyers and her older brother is a surgery resident. Chris fits the family mold. She was president of her high school class and the valedictorian. Now she's studying electrical engineering at a first-rate university. Last summer she landed a job with a leading electronics company and has continued on as a consultant while completing college. She's virtually guaranteed a great job upon graduation.