What’s the first sign that a job is gonna be TOXIC?

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High turnover rate is a huge red flag! Unclear expectations, nobody really seems to be able to give you an exact answer for anything. People being extremely defensive about everything, like, I just wanted to ask a question or get an answer to something and now they are acting like a said some hateful thing 😭

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Omg people are so defensive in this industry, but I think it’s because everyone is trying to just cover their asses. The blame game is so prevalent in this field

When they use the word ‘family’ 🤣

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LOL so true

Micromanagement

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High tournaround, micromanagement, cult personality (if everyone gushes performatively over a particular person in leadership)

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100%

When days go by without anyone smiling or laughing. You can catch this one during the interview stage sometimes

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Me right now realizing I have smiled or laughed in weeks

A boss who appears to be toxic

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When they interview you and say “oh, your experience on [worst client ever] will really serve you here.”

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😂😂 true

When they say a lot of words but nothing meaningful at all at the same time. Same with emails. 😇

‘Work hard and play hard’

Accountability without autonomy

Agree 100%

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I like to read glassdoor reviews to see what employees are saying about the company and culture

Yeah, usually a good pulse. Be careful - especially with small sample size on there - since it is sort of the yelp of industry chatter (attracts primarily the disgruntled and resentful)

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