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5 Costly Excuses People Use To Stay in Toxic Jobs
But it’s never worth it
A toxic work environment is the biggest reason people quit their jobs. In fact, it's 10 times more likely to be the reason people want to leave compared to how much money they’re paid.
According to a survey, nearly 7 out of 10 U.S. workers quit a toxic job, even when they have no other job lined up. They just want their sanity back.
A toxic culture is one in which the entire atmosphere cause serious disruptions to your mental health and well-being.
You’re not going to ever be able to give your best or be happy if you’re constantly in dread of going to work, overworked, bullied, or if you’re a victim of office gossip and jokes, where workplace goals are not clearly communicated, and harassment, discrimination, or abuse, are the other of the day.
Despite the dangers of a toxic workplace, many people complain but do not leave, instead justifying their actions with a variety of excuses.
1. Choosing Money Over Their Mental Health
Pay is one of the deciding factors when people make decisions about whether to take a job.
A survey by a US-based HR firm, Clutch, on what employees value most in their job shows that people rank…
