Stay away from toxic work environment

No, it's not right

After a long break, I'm back to writing. I'm very well aware that consistency is the number one rule to keep a habit and reach one's goal; mine was to publish 100 posts, and I'm closer than ever to celebrate it.

In the meanwhile, I’m also aware of human flaws and inclination towards short term gratification. That’s why every book, talk and resource on forming habits resonate with a lot of people.

Coming to the topic of this post, I recently read a post on LinkedIn which puzzled me.

I understand why one would pray to land her dream job (if concurrently she puts the energy and the efforts to obtain it). This is perferctly understandable. What I don’t get is praying for a sane work environment.

What has happened to workplace that, before joining, people would pray to beat the odds and get the winning lottery ticket ?

This LinkedIn post has 60K+ likes which shows that many people support the idea. This is of concern. I don’t want to pray to work in an organisation that doesn’t lead me to burnout, depression or regret. Those types of organisation must be the exception not the norm.

Prayer and hope for the better should not be what’s left when it comes to going to work. No amount of money, benefits or exposure will ever balance what it costs to stay in a toxic work environment.

In light of World Suicide Awareness Day (September 10), let me share Lewis Howes words “if no one has told you recently, remember that you matter, you are loved and you are worth”.

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