Workers spend a huge bulk of their lives in their places of employment.
It is then very important that these environments are comfortable and liveable, as the lack of comfort might leave one depressed, possibly ending in hatred for the job or career.
Toxic working environments are a worker’s worst nightmare, they are unbearable and cause a lot of emotional pain and suffering.
A LinkedIn article shares some signs of a toxic working environment.
– People constantly belittle each other.
– There’s a lot of gossiping and backstabbing.
– People feel like they’re always under attack.
– Employees feel afraid to speak up or disagree for fear of repercussions.
– The workplace is constantly chaotic, and there’s never enough time to do anything.
The article adds, “When you work in a toxic environment, it isn’t easy to grow and learn. This often results in stagnation in your career, as you’re not allowed to develop new skills.”
Healthline suggests the following to deal with possible toxic work environments:
- Take your lunch break elsewhere – Be sure to take a lunch break where you can get out of the work environment. Sit in nature if possible.
- Don’t get involved in the drama – Try to walk away from any drama or gossip. Nothing positive will come from it.
- Stay focused on your goals – Do your best to stay in a positive state of mind. You won’t be here forever, and you have bigger and better things ahead of you.
- Don’t compromise your values – If someone at work is being cruel to you, do your best to not respond. It will only make the situation escalate.
- Engage in regular stress-coping techniques – Take up meditation, yoga, or engage in daily exercise to help you handle chronic stress.
- Plan your exit – If the toxic work situation isn’t going to improve anytime soon, start your search for a new position.
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