off-topic What's the best way to handle a toxic workplace?

[Ashake]

A toxic work environment has recently become a huge issue for me. So, I need advice about finding ways to handle it. What steps do employees take to handle the challenges of an unpleasant professional setting? Is it possible to maintain sanity and develop realistic perspectives to get out of this?

 

[Reelz]

I have been there before. What I do in this situation is learn how to define work boundaries. I’m more focused on my daily routine and it really prevented me from facing internal office challenges.

 

[1stop]

Research shows that toxic workplaces typically do not last long so workers should try to develop a way to make them unimportant. I have seen many people go through it. The good thing is that it will definitely pass.

 

[Shawn]

A toxic work environment has recently become a huge issue for me. So, I need advice about finding ways to handle it. What steps do employees take to handle the challenges of an unpleasant professional setting? Is it possible to maintain sanity and develop realistic perspectives to get out of this?

If you can -- quit.

Seriously. I quit my job over a year ago to get away from the toxic environment. It was stressing me out so much that I was getting ulcers in my stomach.

No job or money is worth hurting or dying for.

I quit without a job lined up. Luckily, a cycling buddy had an opening for an investigator position, and that's what I do now. Love every bit of it. If you can find a job you love going to, you've made it in life.

 

[Jason]

If you can -- quit.

Seriously. I quit my job over a year ago to get away from the toxic environment. It was stressing me out so much that I was getting ulcers in my stomach.

No job or money is worth hurting or dying for.

I quit without a job lined up. Luckily, a cycling buddy had an opening for an investigator position, and that's what I do now. Love every bit of it. If you can find a job you love going to, you've made it in life.

I agree with this statement. The best way to deal with toxic environments is to leave. There's no sense in trying to prove you're tough or have a thick skin. However, though, some jobs, like teaching, for instance, require some amount of a thick skin, but if the bullying is over-the-top, then it's a sign to leave.

 

[Apsara]

If your workplace is toxic, just resign from your job. If you cannot resign for some reasons, avoid toxic people.