I saw a video post that resonated with me pertaining to the workplace, and I wholeheartedly agreed with the video’s message. Yet, at the same time, it was a harsh reality pushing me back into the mindset that a toxic work environment is not a place one can be and actually thrive in peace.
If managers, CEOs, and whoever else is in charge of the workplace environment doesn’t care about what is going on, then it would be a waste of time for me to care either. This has always been my problem. I’ve always cared too much. I’ve always felt the frustration when I recognize that others don’t care, but frankly, the entire workplace is not my problem.
Now, I’m understanding that I need to be more concerned with protecting my peace within the workplace environment. I need to forever keep myself disengaged from narcissistic entanglements, limit my interactions with narcissistic coworkers, and mind my own business, while making sure my business is nothing for any narcissistic coworker to mind.
I’ve realized that doing my job isn’t as simple as just going to work and actually doing my job; I have to be aware of what is going on around me. This means that I must often use discernment and recognize what types of personalities are within the company. The harsh reality is that I’m never going to find companionship on the job.
Although I don’t believe that finding companionship in the workplace is entirely impossible, doing so is never my ultimate goal. I’m at work to make money, and I’ve learned that “friends” within the workplace aren’t truly as close as my enemies are when I’m at work, and that’s the bottom line.
My Voice Unchained 