I don’t know anyone who loves their job all of the time – there are always some aspects of work that feel taxing. But how do you know when your job is not just stressful but is actuallyJobs can be toxic for many reasons—they might be overwhelmingly stressful, or intolerably dull. It could be the clientele who make it toxic, like demanding diners in a restaurant, or maybe it’s a boss or co-worker. I’ve experienced firsthand the toxic effects of an overbearing boss who was constantly critical .
It’s important here to distinguish between a toxic job and burnout. Burnout happens when we don’t adequately recharge from the stresses of work, and are gradually worn down. With adequate rest and perhaps a different perspective on our work, we can recover from burnout and stay in the same position. But if the job is actually toxic, no amount of rest or time away will make it tolerable for long once you return.
If you’re really unhappy at work, look for the following signs that your job is toxic for your mental health.You experience plenty of joy and ease away from work, but those feelings are nowhere to be found once you enter the work place. Instead you’re always uneasy, on edge, or just emotionally weary. Perhaps your colleagues tell you to “cheer up,” but you can only force a half-smile.Your mental health declines throughout the week.
If some of these symptoms resonate with you, think carefully about your future in this position. Is there any way to change the job so it’s less toxic? Or could it be time for a job change? Talk over these ideas with someone you love and trust, and be careful about whom you approach, especially those who have a stake in your decision. For example, a co-worker who doesn’t want you to leave is likely to give you biased feedback.if you don’t belong there.
So honor your reactions to your workplace, even if you don’t understand why you’re so unhappy there. Your mind, body, and spirit are giving you valuable information that it’s best not to ignore.
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ALL jobs are TOXIC nowadays 👎🏼😖
And don’t swallow the trope that you should stay in a position for at least 2 years!
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Mine sure was but paying bills and caring for my sick parents trumped my mental health issues.
It’s usually not the job that is toxic, but a member or members of management, their management style, or even another coworker, that are a big cause for unhappiness at work, and for people moving onto other jobs.
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I was going to say “getting choked at work is probably toxic.” But then I realized she was just rubbing her own shoulder 😅
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Most jobs made toxic by people, bullying, suppressing, insulting, threatens job threats, want them like robots, Not to fix clear processes and work flow, seniors putting all loads to team do nothing by themselves but take credit, not share why, Racist, Discrimination
I had a few toxics
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