Accounting and finance professionals often normalize chronic stress until it escalates into burnout, harming well-being, performance, and retention. Randy Crabtree, co-founder and partner of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals, explains how warning signs such as exhaustion, cynicism, irritability, and constant overwork can become entrenched in firm culture. He also outlines practical strategies for setting boundaries, redefining productivity, supporting vulnerable leadership, and preventing burnout through intentional change.