The article presents the problem of professional burnout among teachers who work in various types of schools within the region of the city of Biała Podlaska. The requirements related to the professional advancement, in particular a broad and detailed documentation, undertaking of innovative actions, conducting additional classes have an impact on a widelyunderstood wellbeing state and indicate that part of randomly selected teachers showed symptoms of professional burnout syndrome. Similar results were obtained among teachers teaching various subjects and working in different types of schools. The fact that the majority of teachers do not spend their free time actively and do not participate in physical activities is quite worrying, as it is an important factor which is reflected in a decrease of stress level and the wellbeing.