What to Do If You Work In a Toxic Environment
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
- While attempting to do world-class work, see if you can speak with your manager and, if necessary, HR about what can be done to create accommodations for you. Feel free to say, “I can’t do that in that amount of time without making sacrifices I am unwilling to make with my family (schoolwork, etc).”
“Well this is what we expect of you.”
“I cannot do this in the amount of time allocated. I was not consulted about this timetable and if I had been consulted I would have told you it was not achievable by me in a 40-50 hour workweek.”
- Document what is transpiring that is toxic. It is helpful to have documentation of what has transpired. Toxic managers and organizations are used to getting their way. You may need to have an attorney deal with issues about severance.
- Develop an exit strategy. Once you realize they are intractable, start talking to people and activate your network. Apply for jobs, and practice interviewing. Spend a little time with your therapist (if you have an established relationship with one, hire a job search coach, get advice about how to explain why you want to leave without sounding like a jaded employee
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