10 Signs You're In a Toxic Work Culture!

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[@BrigetteHyacinth]

No amount of money can compensate for a toxic work culture. Thanks for watching! 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 like and 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀. T𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 🥰

[@VictoryCreatives]

From linkedin..well put out💯

[@eberechiazunna9082]

ĺ can't see your new post. Please l'm looking for job

[@eberechiazunna9082]

from Chinwe Akoma.

[@lozaegypt]

Some employees doesn't know they are working in a toxic environment. This is so insightful. Thaaanks a million.

[@mroie]

Never under the power of money and greed you be amazed what I seen people going threw for money

[@jaseenamuslimah6055]

When passionate employees become quite...Gossiping...no appreciation...no acknowledgement...so much more. I recently ended my stay in a hostile work environment. I felt the last 2 years of my time there was such a hit to my self esteem and self worth. Before the change in management I was one of the highest valued employees within a year of new management I was beat down emotionally and mentally. I recently left and that resignation was like warm soup on a cold day for my soul and mental well being!

[@alfiemanombaga9415]

perfect timing :)

[@Y0sHiikus]

I felt his so closely

[@gjinkalla23]

You are paying for your manager stagnation and low self esteem. She is scapegoating you to pay for her lack of skills and desire to grow beyond herself

[@newempoweredwoman9154]

I just came from a toxic environment. In a matter of 2 months, I got bald spots, was placed on blood pressure meds, and had high anxiety every day. Very stressful. I am no longer there, and I'm feeling so much better.

[@Repent_it_is_Time]

❤ glad you got out.

[@Satarupa902]

Try to document each and everything. I am also doing the same. Dont be emotional at such workplaces.

[@CTSpeed413]

Glad you got out, God bless you!

[@victoriamanassero]

I'm so glad you got out of there. May your next job be a healing place for you.

[@user-vc9or5uc4x]

Wow do you mind sharing what type of job this was? Glad you are no longer there.

[@Autonomous1969]

I have just retired and I have worked in lots of places. I will tell you this. Be very careful in the workplace. Toxic people aren't always obvious and the ones trying to befriend you and are trying to get you to talk about the workplace and your private life are usually up to something. Just do this. Don't trust anyone. Keep your thoughts to yourself. Keep work and your private life apart. If the actual job is rubbish. keep it to yourself, look for another job, and then leave. Don't give people ammunition to go and tell management what you think of the company. I retired at 54 which was as soon as I could to get out of working due to all the toxicity I had encountered.

[@GoogleAccount00]

Great advice!

[@ryno1808]

Yep very true thank you for the advice my company and co workers are very toxic in a very sly way im not stupid. Co owner is extremely nosiey and main boss is a complete narcissistic asshole started t notice more as years went on and after i injured myself there true colours showed up MAJOR. they want to know everything about your personal life. They play mind games with you thinking there here to help but deep down there not its used againt you every way possible. And they wondered why they have had a suicide in the company the guy who did it would say this all the time.. the company have only gotten worst from greed and the power tripping is beyond intolerable co workers are bosses spys its soo hard

[@Autonomous1969]

@@ryno1808 I worked in a company where the HR manager used to go and tell people other peoples private matters that they had told her in confidence. No one trusted her and I found out she was eventually sacked.

[@MoshpitNurse]

Best advice of the day. I've had it happen, at more than one job, where someone acted nice, at first but proved to be a jealous troll, who hated everyone.

[@jjmsmom]

Micromanagement, Machiavellian behaviors, poor boundaries, blatant favouritism, glaring bias, fear of giving feedback because the GM gets hostile and extremely high turnover. Yes I’m experiencing it all and aggressively looking

[@teresamuthoni599]

And these "abuser" suffer from in inferiority complex, trauma, and any other illness that is undisclosed. 😒 I can't stand toxicity.

[@gregliotta9259]

The last place I worked at had 10 out of 10 of these red flags. "High School" was the perfect description, with the "cool" kids inside the inner circle, and everybody else on the outside. It's a reflection of leadership. Very disheartening to see how many organizations fulfill these criteria.

[@Patton0911]

I experienced that at a recent job. Then I transferred to another department and it was fine.

[@rikadew]

My current hov has most of these signs. Gossip is rampant and anyone who leaves is painted as a lazy person who had performance issues. I'm actively looking to leave.

[@anthonypope2106]

Perfect analysis Bridgette. Said that right, I just left a toxic environment within 48 hrs after 3 years. I'm relieved.

[@helengold9098]

Scarey that I am in the middle of my 3rd week on a new job & all 10 signs apply😥...Back to the drawing board!

[@sharfree4214]

What you mentioned in 4 through 9 is exactly what I'm experiencing. I don't want to leave without getting another job. I love what I do in IT, but it's so toxic. They are always adding more projects, but no compensation. Only his favs that don't even work that hard get raises & promotions. I'm planning my exit strategy, and hopefully, it goes as planned.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@BrocolliGirl]

I got extremely sick at my Job and I was told I needed to sign a warning. I’m just over how badly jobs have treated me.

[@anthonypope2106]

You are not alone.

[@andyn6053]

same is happening to me right now. HR is trying to get rid off me

[@kennethessu6960]

3:20 3 mins in and it' has already highlighted my present office.... damn

[@NoellaOware]

Same here… 😟🥲

[@JWill951]

I know right. Same here. All of the traits she mentioned describes my office

[@danielleraphael2905]

The Toxic ,plus the color of your skin.

[@eberechiazunna9082]

Good morning Ma, Please l want to remind you that l' m still looking for a job. from Chinwe Akoma.

[@mooninsignal]

Thank you for your video. It took me a long time to realize I was in a toxic work environment and many of the red flags are mentioned on this video, when I finally expressed my discomfort and reported the abuse to HR, I got fired. But at least I was sure I was released from a toxic place. It's sad to know there's nothing you can do besides leaving, because you know more people will suffer the same fate there.

[@tolerance2024]

Hostile work environment, you definitely can do something BUT, while you start that process be actively job hunting...good luck!!

[@claudiamanta1943]

As they say, when respect is no longer served, it’s time to leave the table. Imagine the moment one realises that he/she has been a joke to everybody.

[@tashw7773]

@BrigetteHyacinth thanks for sharing. About 3months ago I resigned from a company I worked with for 8 years; however, the past year I took a promotion in a different department and it was the worst mistake of my life. All the traits you mentioned I experienced. I was get sick physically and mentally. That was where I experienced severe anxiety and stress. I was barely eating and drastically loss weight. It was terrible and I had to resign without finding employment. My last day was the best I felt in one year. Employers need to start listen to their personnel and investigate high turnover in an effort to weed out bad management and leadership. Thanks again for the eye opener.

[@thecongo8505]

Sorry to hear about your experience. How are you doing now?

[@user-jx2km1hk2y]

I left a toxic workplace here in Nigeria after working for 2 months. All you narrated were exactly the same. Toxic supervisors, Gossip, favoritism etc.. I just knew i can't continue. Good pay, but i was losing my mind. Immediately i left, my joy and peace returned. Never tolerate a toxic workplace. I know you want money to sort bills, but I'd rather have peace of mind than die because of a toxic work environment.

[@thecongo8505]

Sorry to hear about what you are going through. I wish you the best. I always thought that it was mostly black people in the West who go through this. But sad to know that black nigerians can do that to their own kind

[@KashYaYa]

WOW! This was my last job. I am so thankful I escaped that place with my sanity😅

[@tvz3773]

Brigette is just out here describing most Nigerian organisations. Hopefully, they learn and change soon enough because a generation is coming into the workforce that cares a little less about how much they earn and more about how they're treated... Great video as usual, Brigette! You're a true gem!

[@pitbull64]

She's describing work environments across the country. You have no credibility as you a part of the problem. GtFOH

[@marys7744]

You are so right on! I just left a job after 5 months because of this. I tried my hardest to work things out but it did not and I gave up without having another job. Luckily I have savings to live on. They even audio recorded my performance review. Several others have left too. Four out of six people I started with in March have resigned plus 3 leadership and others in my job. It is about 10 people in my small department. I tried to tell them during my exit interview but I don't think anything will come of it.

[@anthonypope2106]

Sounds like a horrible Hell hole.

[@israkhalid92]

I’m exactly like You. I wish you all the best and hope you find another job soon.

[@donnaoneill5939]

I just left a job after 8 months. You're right when you said behaviors stem from the top. I didn't realize the environment was toxic until I left. I felt like I released myself from this job and I feel free. Another thing you mentioned the I realized I had no joy, I was not laughing, there was no fun in my life. Now that I recognize that I know I made the right choice.

[@Jasmin-uc4en]

Same with me! I also left after 5 months! Also tried to make things work as hard as I could, but as my mental health was declining, it became harder and harder to find solutions and in the end, I just gave up without having another job lined up ... But I still can't stop ruminating whether if I had acted differently from the beginning, I might have been able to work things out. Well ... gotta take that knowledge to my next job...

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I have worked several jobs in toxic workplaces but I now work in a much better position

[@ethelakema1037]

I just left a toxic job and these signs are just a few of the type of work environment I was in .

[@CutePuppy1991]

I just came from a toxic environment working for State Farm. Not only was it toxic,but my boss and his co workers were stuck up, rude and set me up for failure. They coax me to stay there until I got fired. The scars from that place are deep but healing slowly. Now I work in retail and I am loving it.

[@h3ll0_2]

It's mind boggling how toxic work environments seem to be the norm.

[@jenniferrosa2668]

Awesome and so on point. Currently, I am working in such an environment and implementing my exit strategy! Very accurate! Great content!

[@anthonypope2106]

Make a plan, don't be afraid to step outside your norm to find a way out. This environment is killing your soul and potentially your love of life.

[@cheleneebersohn8754]

I am in the same situation eventually after 12 years I have resigned my emotional and mental heath have definitely suffered . Watching this has made me realize even more how bad it has been

[@siphiwekhoza3856]

Same here

[@andyn6053]

same here, Im currently in a very toxic workplace and am trying to get out of there asap

[@aishawezinakiyingi2912]

1. Micro-management (lack of trust). 2. Exciting employees (treated poorly). 3. Poor work/life balance. 4. Employees fear giving feedback. 5. Gossiping. 6. Office politics and favouritism. 7. Lack of employee growth/progress. 8. No room for mistakes. 9. There's little or no appreciation and recognition. 10. Excessive absenteeism and high employee turn over.

[@parler8698]

Bless you.

[@scallen3841]

Sounds like the company I work for

[@andyn6053]

I can relate to all 10 signs fully! Sounds like my current workplace 100%

[@irfi87]

Thank you so much for your video. Same happened to me and I quit due to toxic working envrionment. New job and decision is difficult but i have saved my self respect. Please pray for my speedy adjustments and career. Would love to see your more videos on this.

[@claudiamanta1943]

9:15 Indeed. This is exactly what I am going to do. Exit a toxic environment.

[@bytheinch_]

Thank you for sharing this. It is yet another confirmation that I am in a toxic workplace. I try to tell my colleagues; unfortunately they are blinded by money, they think they are earning. They don't know I see in them how negatively our manager's actions are affecting our me talk and emotional health. I have turned in my resignation and am glad that I took this brave step.. it has honestly taken a toll on my mental, emotional,as well as my physical health. I stopped talking and speaking up after the negative effects of trying to help out at work. My colleagues even try to dissuade me from leaving, but they too are thinking of leaving.

[@JWill951]

I’m in the same boat. I just started my job back in May and everything she stated in this video is what’s going on at my job. Like she said though, I have to plan my exit strategy strategically and get out of there

[@bytheinch_]

@@JWill951 Inner peace to us and everyone else on the same struggle. We are not alone.

[@chibbsokpy6992]

I left mine three months ago. It is a private school here in Abuja, Nigeria. The management talk to you disrespectfully like you're a baby. Some were used to it and spoke in same manner. I wasn't and also wasn't ready to become toxic. My mental health was affected. I began frequenting to the hospital until I could take it no more. Now, I'm at peace with a remote job.

[@bytheinch_]

@@chibbsokpy6992 I applaud you for taking that brave step when no one else did. 🙌💛 our #mentalhealthmatters. Keep going.

[@chibbsokpy6992]

@@bytheinch_ Thank you.

[@akinwunmijohnson2393]

Thanks for sharing! These are so true. I expressed all this. It affected my mental health to the extent that I was losing myself. Thank God, I am leaving the company for good.

[@bridgetburkot]

I just left a toxic work environment. It took a toll on my health and I developed stress related digestive issues as well as off the charts high blood pressure. 2 days after I left I went to the doc and my blood pressure was 120/68. Hadn’t been that since before I started the job!!!

[@Jackytc]

Lost my job bacause tóxico of people and anxiety and making mistakes because of bad judgment and decisions

[@prafulshah3773]

You have described the company I used to work for to the point. Been through all you mentioned on the video. Senior management just ignore you when youn raise issues. They just want to brush it under the carpet. When someone handed in their note they were treated badly. HR were useless. Did not have a clue how to handle these situations. Glad I am out of that environment

[@andyn6053]

sounds like h&m

[@toyalasha5421]

Had a heart attack on June 16,2023. resigned from a toxic job of 7 years Aug 30,2023. I just couldn't take it anymore. Kiddie people and kiddie rules. I had to get out of there and I feel so much better

[@SO_SPURSEY]

Worked in this environment many years ago. What was a very hard working, sometimes stressful environment, it was exciting and fun and most of all the senior management had your back and led from the front. Then there was a change and one person changed the environment almost overnight creating a anxious mood amongst staff, the sad thing for me is that he somehow corrupted my line manager, whom I had highly respected. It got to a point where I left with no job to go to, but luckily got a couple of short gigs to keep me going. In totally a better place now and I’m more aware in what to look out for moving forward. Thanks for the post

[@tdadiva]

Been battling this for months!!! I am taken steps to get to a better place and career:)

[@claudiamanta1943]

4:20 I distinctly remember one former colleague who was the informant to the managers. She got promoted- whilst still keeping her in the team because she was the eyes and the ears of the managers.

[@userexperienceconsulting6725]

You hit on so many vital points and I really hope that companies and their management watch this video. The term management itself is unfortunately still very widely misunderstood, to the point that they don't make or lose money because they stifle good staff/contractors. Thanks for this👍

[@ithinkicancan]

When passionate employees become 🤫.🤐..#FACTS. Disappointing part is that a culture of unchecked toxicity can become so normalized that it could appear to be the organization's or department's operating model. I am not certain whether leaders/stakeholders realize how much better employees would perform, produce, and deliver in a non (at least less) toxic environment, or they are oblivious to the true culture of the company. Honestly, I'd be more receptive to them not realizing as good as it appears to be, it could be so much better for all, than them being so out of touch, unaware, or unbothered that "the norm" of a narcissistic toxic environment is encouraged and thought to be "the reason" for the company's success (as opposed to it's diminishing corporate cultural, slow or stifled growth). I know it sounds the same, but it isn't (to me). I would dig a little further on the question of why a "certain" people leave, those who have been there, and those who are (stayed) there yet are a shell of who they were.

[@maryclarke4208]

Thanks for sharing. I agree with all the signs regarding this topic, especially gossip and favoritism.

[@jessy7785]

My mental and physical health has greatly decreased because my boss is Bullying and harassing me

[@valeriejones3808]

There are ways to deal with this. Record it and escalate so no one can deny it

[@salmanahmed3471]

Honestly true. You did a good job of analyzing the situation realistically.

[@mmonae6122]

Gossip can make a work environment toxic as well. No having a supervisor to stop office gossip and keep colleagues on task and turn the work place toxic. I just want to go to work and do what they pay me to do.

[@claudiamanta1943]

5:06 In one of my previous jobs I had wanted for years to do a specialisation course. I was a decent employee and a decent person back then. Got my immediate supervisor to agree, only for her own boss to give the opportunity to the snitch he had in the team. When I protested against the decision and asked for a rationale, the big boss pulled me into a private meeting and went red in the face, raised his voice. I am not saying this lightly, but I felt literally frightened.

[@animalfarm4918]

The worst of it is sometimes because of the responsibilities of some workers ,they don't even realize they have a toxic attitude.

[@4islandbeauty]

Favouritism, lack of career support, poor work life balance, high turnover you hit the nail on the head. The best feeling is walking away and no longer being a part of the chaos. Your mental, physical and spiritual health is not worth the torment. Take the lessons and left the trauma!

[@ginadavis0618]

This video hits the nail on the head.

[@juliawatkins8484]

After bringing my head up for fresh air, I played back the tape and noticed some behaviors that I never wanted to experience again. Here I am, again, dealing with again, elementary school behaviors. Making me feel stressed. Walking away quietly and feeling happy about it.

[@milindbhai1]

Very thoughtful, Brigette. These red flags are very good to know

[@stromeplanet75]

Bridgette, you hit the jackpot for the type of toxicity in office!! Thank you! I am seeing things more clearly for my next move!

[@jordangraham9703]

Great video! Bang on point ... working on my exit strategy

[@edwinbourne2602]

I agree with all of these signs. Some of them were the reason why I left past jobs

[@tasicauniquelymade453]

Wow, listening to this brought me back to everything that I had experienced as an employee. 2 years at a job and I left without a 2 week notice. My cup was full and as much as I did not want to leave my team, this was the only way to remove myself my under my bosses toxic ways. Thank you for this in a simple yet strong message of unhealthy work awareness.

[@obinnaoluge9931]

Thank you very much for your post. This is such a blessing. God bless you richly.

[@jaredchris8054]

This is such an important video. Those questions to detect a toxic work environment are excellent! I have them saved. Thank you, Bridgette!

[@comfortosaka1201]

So so True. Thanks for sharing .

[@KingdomMGR]

Thank you for the insight!

[@nicholashyacintg493]

Great video. Sadly, I have faced through all of these.

[@sarahmbugua2414]

Thank you for affirming that I am amazing, I needed to hear that. Good job.

[@Lehoangle31]

Thanks Brigette Hyacinth for your useful Advices❤

[@laurak8513]

Thank you for this video, Brigette.

[@christieyoung3762]

I needed this today! Thank you for making me feel valid

[@frantroje3177]

Thank you for a great video full of so much information.

[@jenniemontano164]

Definitely can pull up examples from each of these to prepare for my exit interview

[@nanayaa3511]

Thank you Brigette✍️

[@davidcutter1030]

Spot on! Thank you

[@breebee1738]

My workplace has a lot of witchcraft activity.

[@urbanNegritude38]

Yeah. My employer is non-profit and has a habit of nepotism. I'm getting things together to leave. I had enough of the nonsense.

[@jenniferliggett6385]

As someone who has been through multiple toxic work environments, this is one of the best videos I have seen on the topic. Useful information for candidates and those who need to recognize the signs to move on.

[@onyeibo]

God Bless you, Bridgette

[@whitlind]

Truly enjoyed this. So on point!!

[@annettewilson-ps4gw]

Great information! Thanks for sharing.

[@leahumeokeke9883]

Very insightful. Thank you for sharing.

[@zinatism1]

Many big corporates or consultancy firms are like that. I worked in one that had exactly those 10 signs you described!

[@csabaliz]

It is true for small firms too. Imagine when the owner of a very small firm is the bully and yells at employees. All of the above were true at a very small firm I just left (just 2 full time and 3 part time employees). Terrible experience.

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

Small are even worst

[@user-ir6kq6gp2o]

Thank you for this video. It gives GREAT Insights. It is soooooooo saddddd that some work environments can be sooooo toxic. These types of toxic work environments you have described here in this video can only be COUNTERPRODUCTIVE to positive achievements. Whyyyyyy can't some toxic people get it? Are mental health therapists needed in some work places? As a 100% healthy minded person, I AM CONFUSED. Very Sadddddd. 😢

[@catellen3020]

This has helped me see things in a whole different light. It’s not me! Thank you, I know what to do and I’m not on this earth to be in a toxic place. Turnover over 90%, huge red flag and many more. Thank you again, Brigitte!

[@natalieschuetz5700]

I needed this today. Thank you!

[@simbalawkumbula1287]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge

[@stevenscott9983]

You are right on the money with that because I've been through most of every thing you described. If it's not right in the workplace, no amount of money or compensation will ever make you happy.

[@user-mo9yn5iw6b]

Hit the nail on the head! Wish I would have realized the big picture before it was too late.

[@sparkling231]

A well put together presentation Brigette.

[@sylvesteradams3777]

You are on point thanks for the info

[@RobertaLuglio]

Great content, Brigette! Thanks!

[@michelleperalta1339]

I love her videos and post. She always hits the nail on the head.

[@tdadiva]

My anxiety and health are not in a good place with my current toxic job about to exit left

[@lupemartinez1411]

You described one my employers perfectly. I recognized that it was toxic. I was able to leave on my own time schedule. Thank you!

[@user-sf2es6vc1y]

Usually the management are complicit with the bullying. They depend on employees to carry out the punishments via social groups.

[@cglattre]

Thanks. Spot on

[@woodbridgesfinest1904]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@valentinagonzalez1012]

Thank you for making this video, I had so many mixed feelings watching it, it made me realize how much I had suffered and endured :(

[@freefalldragonball]

Brigette thanls for your videos they are really helpful! Lets add that ears in toxic environment will bring you a massive burnout and low self-esteem

[@samuelangol595]

Hi, Bridgette. I have been following you on Linkedin for several years. I love your Trinidadian accent! Out of the ten signs that you covered, the one that resonated most with me was the last one. I always say that where there is smoke, there is fire. When a company has a high turnover rate, then bad management is almost always the culprit. If you treat employees humanely, then they will want to stay.

[@CremeBrulee543]

Thank you!

[@dengajang1616]

This is all about me. Awesome share.

[@osinakachukwugodsaveus5597]

Always good to watch you speak

[@hammanadams2737]

This is very very helpful. Thank you!

[@nicolap4880]

Such a good point with exiting employees.

[@Jesusistheonlyway979]

I agree. Thank you for this

[@onelove1116]

You are amazing ❤ so thankful I found this video…