A world that is becoming ever faster, driven by globalisation and digital networking, creates a feeling of being overwhelmed for many people. The aim of the present work in its actual status quo is to enable a more detailed interpretation of the expected and unexpected effects of burnout – especially in the financial sector. This is because the financial sector is often associated with high levels of workload and performance pressure, and can accordingly be a breeding ground for burnout. This paper uses an analysis of existing literature through literature research to manifest a current scientific status and serve as a basis for subsequent quantitative and qualitative follow-up studies.