This is not meant to be a controversial post but it is my opinion on what I have been seeing in posts and some of the comments that are made.

This is not meant to be a controversial post but it is my opinion on what I have been seeing in posts and some of the comments that are made. I would just like people to remember when someone is posting that you are hearing their side of the story. There is another whole side that you are not hearing and key facts could be left out.

I see so much about Toxic coworkers or bad bosses. I am not disagreeing they don’t exist because I have come across a few to. But we seem to forget what one may considers toxic another person may not. Sometimes it is easy to forget that bosses are human beings to. They have life problems, families and make mistakes also. The difference is they are responsible for their Department and have to answer to the big bosses for the mistakes and are responsible for all employees under them. They also have to be cautious on handling situations because of discrimination and privacy laws.

Things I have learned:

A job is a job . That’s it. Some are going to be a good fit and some will be a bad fit. If it is bad fit then learn from it and move on. Every employee is replaceable as every job is to.

There is nothing wrong with setting boundaries otherwise some people will take full advantage of you or continue the behavior you don’t care for because they don’t know to stop. Some will test your limits. People are people. You are not going to get along or like all the people you work for or with. Keep it professional and not personal. Don’t make your job your life. Take responsibility for your actions and own up to them.

I know it sucks looking for a job or leaving one and the grass is not always greener on the other side. Believe and trust in yourself that no matter what you will make it through. Life is ever changing.

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  1. Anonymous

    I agree but what you have to understand is that many who post believe they should be able to stay at a single company for many years so they stay in their "toxic workplace" and end up blaming their employers and coworkers for PTSD, health problems and emotional breakdowns. When in reality they out-stayed their welcome and usefulness. A workplace is not your family and you are not joined forever.

    So when replies are offered to posts it mostly just defacto advice that is offered in moral support understanding that the whole truth isn't known and with the hope that the person has learned something and won't repeat the same mistakes and join the same "toxic" workplaces in the future and repeat their cycle.

  2. Anonymous

    this is very true. there are always 3 sides to a story. i think it's still helpful to give support b/c even if the OP is off base, she still believes whatever she's saying and needs support. But I also try to give reasonable advice and to suggest someone reframe the debate if it sounds unlikely that her take on it is the only take. Finally, I don't recommend lawyers like so many do. Very few things that happen at work are able to be fought with the law. I think it's a huge mistake to tell people to get a lawyer.

  3. Anonymous

    I am a RN and I am fortunate to have worked two different careers and in multiple big hospital systems. I know toxic and crappy environments. You experience both and you call it like it is.

  4. Jen

    Wonderful perspective and great reminders - thank you for sharing!

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