Work, and especially the team, is a separate little world in which you spend most of your adult life. And yes, unlike the family, he is chosen, but sometimes the first impression turns out to be wrong. Let’s figure out how to detect toxicity in a business relationship to avoid making mistakes.
Overtime is the norm. We know that sometimes there are more projects than hours in the day, but regular delays at work should not become a habit and certainly not encouraged by management and other colleagues.
Gossip, gossip and more gossip. We won’t lie, sometimes we just want to get together on a bench like a great-grandmother and discuss everything. But when the gossip goes beyond the norm and you realize that any word you say can be used against you, it is certain that the team is not so simple and friendly.
Everything looks great on paper, but in reality, not so much. We’re sure you’ve come across job descriptions that mention corporate culture, friendly (and family) team, coffee and cookies more than once. And at first that’s true, but it turns out that cookies have long been used to hammer nails, and the company culture has evolved into fundraising for birthdays.
They do not interfere with other people’s work. It is clear that everyone is responsible for their own tasks, but there should still be an understanding of what other departments are doing. The icing on the cake is when one department thinks they are the only department working, while the others are left to rest.
Shifting responsibility. And last but not least, the contract stipulates only your responsibilities, but in reality you are doing the work for five people. We think there is no need to explain why you shouldn’t do this.
Source: People Talk
Errol Villanueva is an author and lifestyle journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a passion for exploring the latest trends in fashion, food, travel, and wellness, Errol’s articles are a must-read for anyone interested in living a stylish and fulfilling life.
