Am I crazy for wanting to turn down a job offer because the culture feels wrong? The pay is also lower than I hoped, but since I’m looking for work, I feel like I’m being ungrateful. Does that off feeling usually turn out to be right, or should I just suck it up?

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I think you need to listen to your gut and choose the best role that most aligns with your goals, needs, and interests. Your biggest challenges should be the work, not the people.

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Listen to your gut, I wish I had.

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