There’s no reason you have to put up with a job you hate. I spent many years working in a toxic environment with a boss who gossiped and lead through fear. He wasn’t really much of a leader but basically a foreman. And he could make my existence miserable. I admit that it wasn’t easy to find another job but the bottom line is: trust your guts. If you feel something is wrong it’s because it probably is. Don’t second guess yourself. Look for options and and fight for your mental health.

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Good for you. Honestly, mental health and toxic bosses were 100% the reason why I went brand-side and never looked back.

Nothing is worth your life. We are selling products not our mental health. Take care everybody

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