The signs of a toxic relationship are often the same, whether it’s with a partner, friend, or family member: your thoughts and opinions are not considered, you’re the only one willing to compromise or put in work to improve the relationship, and you constantly feel like you’re walking on eggshells.
It can have a significant impact on your mental health and well-being, as we have all experienced it at some point in our lives. A toxic relationship does not have to be with a romantic partner or a friend; it can also happen at work.
The signs of a toxic relationship are often the same, whether it’s with a partner, friend, or family member: your thoughts and opinions are not considered, you’re the only one willing to compromise or put in work to improve the relationship, and you constantly feel like you’re walking on eggshells.
It can have a significant impact on your mental health and well-being, as we have all experienced it at some point in our lives. A toxic relationship does not have to be with a romantic partner or a friend; it can also happen at work.
Virulent jobs are defined as work environments that are harmful to employees’ mental health, with key characteristics such as abusive bosses, discriminatory or harassing behavior, intense office politics, and a culture of gossip or competition.
And these workplaces are more common than you might think: according to a 2020 survey, 41% of employees do not believe their workplace would take a harassment complaint seriously, and 29% have left a job due to workplace conflict.
If you’re in this situation and know it’s time to part ways, let me first say congratulations! It is not easy to make the decision to leave a toxic workplace. Being able to choose what is best for you is a source of great pride.
Unfortunately, while there appear to be an eternal number of resources, books, and inspirational Instagram accounts available to support and help us find peace when leaving a personal toxic relationship, guidance for breaking up with an employer is much more difficult to come by.
Tips for quitting a toxic job while retaining your mental health
- Be kind to yourself.
- Don’t feel pressured to explain or justify your departure.
- Try not to take any negative reactions to your departure personally.
- Keep in mind that a toxic workplace is not your fault.
To read our blog on “How To survive in a toxic workplace,” click here
