Petty office politics is getting old and I am over it.
I was forced to return to the office full time as I am in a support role. Employees are supposed to return full time but I am not seeing that happen. I want to wfh and have applied to jobs but no luck, so I decided to study for a certification which will be a leg up in my career change. What I am tired of is the blatant lack of consideration whether it’s loud coworkers, getting weird looks because I am still wearing a mask, meetings being rudely interrupted to chat about nothing work related, and the list goes on. Talking to HR is not an option, as they are not your friend. Sometimes I wonder if I am working in an office or frat house. It’s not a tech startup, more like Mad Men.
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Anonymous
Every company and location has its own personality and culture. It develops organically from the leadership, staff and even customer base in some cases.
There is certain acceptance that occurs and those that don't fit are not comfortable and usually end up labeling the company toxic because for them it's a very unwelcoming place.