On this day, I felt defeat. Not because I did anything wrong. Not because I wasn’t brave enough. But because I saw – again –
Tag: workplace toxicity
Navigating a Toxic Workplace While Staying Professional
I’ve been in my current role for about seven months, and despite minimal training, I’ve managed to perform above expectations by teaching myself the system.
The Hidden Dangers of Grey Rocking: Why Silence Isn’t Always Golden
The Hidden Dangers of Grey Rocking: Why Silence Isn’t Always GoldenGrey rocking — staying flat, detached, and emotionless — can be a lifesaver when dealing
The Limits of Grey Rocking: When Workplace “Invites” Are Really Performances
Grey rocking — keeping interactions flat, neutral, and drama-free — is a survival strategy in toxic environments. It works well when the goal is to
Signs a Bully’s Tactics Are Losing Power Over You
The Shift One of the biggest shifts in dealing with manipulators, narcissists, or workplace bullies is realizing when you’ve stopped feeding the performance. Bullies thrive
The Day the Lunch Lady Skipped Me
Food has a way of revealing more than hunger. In many workplaces, lunch is just a break. But where I work now, meals aren’t only
My Voice Unchained 