SOC teams are facing significant challenges due to increasing workloads without proportional team growth, leading to burnout from repetitive tasks and alert fatigue, as revealed in Tines' second “Voice of the SOC” report. The survey, which expanded to include perspectives from European security professionals and senior leaders, highlights the economic pressures and insufficient automation tools that contribute to job dissatisfaction, despite a high level of passion for the work. Over half of the respondents, spanning various job levels, consider job switching in the next year, underscoring the critical need for business leaders to address staff retention amidst rising cyberattacks and skill shortages. The report offers insights into factors affecting morale and suggests practical solutions to reduce burnout and enhance team effectiveness.