The employee socialized in a performance-oriented society is used to making the most of every minute of their time. When they encounter structures in their work environment that provoke downtime, it becomes a burden for them. Elisabeth Prammer demonstrates that boreout, under certain conditions, is a predictable consequence of the modern working world. She examines how those affected become entangled in a behavioral strategy that triggers a negative spiral. Most affected individuals choose paradoxical behavioral strategies and pretend to be very busy. If the problem cannot be addressed, most of them opt for an internal resignation. Through biographical interviews, the author develops a deeper characterization of the phenomenon and those affected.