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You can accidentally get a new job that's hell. Once you start you're not sure if you should leave. You've given up a lot to be there. You don't want a career gap or blip on your resume. Maybe things will get better. Maybe the toxic manager will leave one day. But staying in a terrible job is bad for your mental health. There's never a good reason to stay. I got caught in this trap as well. The best solution is to quit early and get another job. Cut your losses. Don't stay stuck hoping things will get better. No job is worth going to therapy for. Agree? <<<>>> â™»ï¸ Repost this to help others. Image Credit: Sibel Terhaar (follow her)
We often see posts about the challenges of corporate life — issues with management, pressure to perform, and difficult work conditions. Yes, these are real challenges, but let’s widen the lens. What about: - Housekeeping staff and sanitation workers who handle some of the toughest, most undervalued jobs? - Women and children working in construction, laboring in harsh conditions for minimal pay? - Small businesses struggling to survive, with employees and owners who don’t have the luxury of “finding something else� -Defence people deployed in tough conditions and many don't have luxury to have good sleep or timely food also... While corporate employees have options to explore and voices that are often heard, many in these roles don’t. They face these challenges head-on, not because they don’t want change, but because they’re building something lasting in an environment that doesn’t make it easy. Instead of encouraging people to walk away from challenging environments, what if we inspired resilience and collective change? Work environments are shaped over time and improved by people willing to face challenges, foster respect, and push for change.
I agree. It happened to me unfortunately when you are a single income household like mine, quitting is not an option. The bills still need to be paid, the lights have to stay on and the kids need to eat. It's a terrible feeling to feel trapped like that.
Love thisâ¤ï¸ Time to serve benchmark and and KPI on staff turnover ?
Toxic jobs aren't worth the price of your sanity.
Tim Denning I agree with you and with Sibel Terhaar about getting away from a toxic job, though I am a proponent of therapy and would recommend talking with a trained MH professional for anyone whose mental health has been negatively impacted by a bad working environment.
Tim Denning Agree 💯 Cut your losses. Toxic work environment never gets better and that toxic manager will retire happily in their toxic company.
Tim Denning, such an important reminder. Prioritizing mental health should always come first. 🌟
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5dI wish more people would understand this, as salary can buy only so many comforts that fade quickly and are replaced with new desires time and time again. As the mind tells to accept being miserable for that very good salary (which isnt a bad thing in itself, but it better be a 'growth-uncomfortable' like a good challenge, instead of being miserable), you still feel miserable subconsciously with this 'very reasonable, very adult', conscious decision. I think that's why so often people that continue with miserable, but very profitable situations, often seem almost addicted to 'flashy' desires... But of course, I could be wrong. Please correct me if you think I am, thank you! My point is: A great work environment gives lasting comfort, even if it should not pay "max value". Instead, as long as you makes a good living, you will be more comfy all the time and need less flashy desire fulfillments to comfort you. What do you think Tim Denning ?