43 Signs Your Work Environment is Toxic

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If you find yourself daydreaming about setting your office on fire, it might be time to consider finding a new job. Chances are you’ve encountered at least one of these 43 signs of a toxic work environment. From backstabbing co-workers to impossible deadlines, toxin exposure is everywhere! If you can relate to more than a few of these items, it might be time to consider finding a new place to work…before the toxins do permanent damage!

1. You dread coming into work every morning.

2. Your boss is a micromanager.

3. You feel like you’re always being watched.

4. Your co-workers are gossipy and backstabbing.

5. You’re constantly being asked to do more with less.

6. Your workload is unreasonable and unmanageable.

7. You’re not given any autonomy or opportunity to grow.

8. You’re not paid enough for the amount of work you do.

9. You’re not given any recognition or appreciation for your hard work.

10. You have no work/life balance and are expected to be available 24/7.

11. Your physical health is suffering due to the stress of your job.

12. You’ve developed an unhealthy coping mechanism, such as drinking alcohol or comfort eating, to deal with the stress of your job.

13. You find yourself frequently arguing with your co-workers or boss.

14. You’re always anxious and on edge at work.

15. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, afraid of making a mistake.

16. You’re not given any opportunity to voice your opinion or have input into decisions.

17. You feel like your job is soul-sucking and meaningless.

18. You’re treated like a replaceable cog in the machine rather than a valued employee.

19. Your job is putting a strain on your personal relationships.

20. You’ve been passed over for promotions or opportunities despite being qualified and deserving.

21. You feel like your career is at a standstill.

22. You’re bored and unchallenged by your work.

23. You’re not given any autonomy or opportunity to use your creativity.

24. The company’s values don’t align with your own.

25. You’re constantly being asked to do things that are outside of your job description.

26. You’re not compensated fairly for the extra work you do.

27. Your workload is excessive and often unrealistic.

28. You’re expected to work long hours with no overtime pay.

29. You’re not given any opportunity to take vacation or sick days.

30. The office environment is unpleasant, such as being too hot or too cold.

31. The office is dirty and unorganized.

32. The company is constantly downsizing and there’s a feeling of insecurity.

33. The company is going through a lot of changes and it’s hard to keep up.

34. You’re not given any training or development opportunities.

35. Your co-workers are constantly being laid off or fired.

36. You’re afraid of being laid off or fired yourself.

37. The company is in financial trouble and there’s a lot of uncertainty.

38. There’s a high turnover rate and it’s hard to build relationships with co-workers.

39. You feel like you’re not able to be your true self at work.

40. You don’t feel like you fit in with the company culture.

41. You feel like an outsider and like you’re not part of the team.

42. You’re not given any opportunity to socialize with your co-workers.

43. You can’t wait to leave work at the end of the day and don’t want to come back.

If you’re experiencing many of these signs, it might be time to start looking for a new job. A toxic work environment can be detrimental to your physical and mental health, so it’s important to find a place where you can feel happy and supported.

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Jetta Moon is an artist, writer and astrology blogger. This site gives him an excuse to explore, learn and write about the world of psychology, astrology and various personality type systems.

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