Episode 5 - Leaving Your Toxic Workplace

On today’s episode I’ll discuss the importance of leaving your toxic workplace and building something for yourself. In most cases we become what we surround ourselves with. In the context of the workplace, professionals tend to take an ownership approach to their tasks and role. Today let’s think about when we need to find a way out of a toxic workplace.

What makes a good employee? Is it someone who’s honest? Someone who only thinks of their job and works long hours even if it means no additional money? Could it be someone who purely identifies themselves as an employee first and a living, breathing being second?

I’ve worked for enough companies to understand how company culture works. Hard work is sometimes not enough. Being engaged at work is undeniably and quite obviously a must for any employee working for any organization. When you become disengaged you begin doubting your purpose and when you’re married to your job, this can have a devastating effect on your physical well-being, mental stability, and personal identity.

If the average employee is being evaluated on numbers-based performance, leadership should understand the pressures of this and at the very least, make an unwavering commitment to provide support for everyone involved from the janitor to Management. No excuses.

If you’re not being supported, it’s time to look elsewhere. Our jobs are in many cases just as dispensable as we are as employees. Don’t underestimate the power of you taking your knowledge and commitment elsewhere. If respect is not mutual, if you’re being repeatedly setup to fail, it’s time to go.

Workplace negativity can become common when management lacks direction. This becomes evident when turnover runs rampant in any organization. When employees come and go in large numbers, you can be sure the entire organization is suffering from lack of direction, organization, passion, or creativity. You may find yourself in a job you love but just can’t get ahead because management is always focused on putting out fires and managing negativity in the workplace. This is not a place for professionals to flourish. Don’t waste your good years giving more than your employer has earned. Work is a 2 way street. With websites like Glassdoor.com, employees have a voice and often share their experience about a given company in great detail.

Be thorough when deciding to quit your job. This isn’t something to take lightly. For most, there are heavily financial implications at the very least. Be wise and as always, consider your options.

If it’s time for you to make plans to quit, contact me at [email protected] – I’ll setup a Zoom call and we can discuss how to evaluate your situation on an individual basis.

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