What is your "be careful who you trust" work story?

I'm finding myself between a rock and a hard place at the moment due to some work politics and a leader that is quite cliquey. I like to show up, do my job, and leave but unfortunately find myself being pulled into some work drama.

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Trust no one fully at work.

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isn't that the truth

Oh man, once I became "work besties" with somebody who was just gathering all of my personal information to use against me for why she was more qualified for a promotion once it became available. It was such a painful and hurtful experience. But it taught me a valuable lesson about who to trust (or not trust) at work. I'm sorry you're dealing with this.

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Thank you! And that's what I'm saying! I tried to assume the best in people until proven otherwise, but some people are too insecure in themselves to stand on their own merit and need others to get ahead. That doesn't mean we have to stop being nice and friendly people, we just have to have good boundaries and stick to them!

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