5 Signs That Your Job is Toxic and You Need to Leave
If you’re a great employee and these signs are sounding alarm bells, get out now.
Long hours, an insurmountable workload, constantly moving goal-posts, insecure leadership, bullying co-workers. Does any or all of this sound familiar? If it does, then you’re in good company.
Despite this, many will say that being mistreated at work is just part of the real world. People can be difficult—so learning to deal with them is just a part of life. Your nearest and dearest will have every good intention when reminding you that everyone has challenging co-workers.
They’ll tell you to put on your big-person pants and deal with it.
Now while I agree in part, anyone who has worked in a toxic environment can tell you that the experience had in a challenging work environment compared to a toxic one is light years apart. Having a never-to-be-pleased boss, or a few grumpy, unhelpful, or competitive people within your organization is one thing. Systematic attempts to derail your career and reputation (be it your work ethic or your personal life) is something else all together.
If you’ve ever dealt with intentional interference in completing work tasks, been the subject of ridiculous rumors or personal attacks, consistent hostile…