I’m feeling so mentally exhausted working in a toxic environment what should I do?

[Anonymous]

Last week one of the new employees who just started didn’t come back to work as he was getting bullied by the supervisor and he spent his lunch break crying the bathroom. As I’m working I see the other workers constantly gossiping and constantly look what others are doing and when they go for a toilet break. Even when I go for my break I have to share the canteen with 2 other woman who openly just talk badly about people about their weight gain/ who got a promotion etc. I feel like I’m a very quiet worker in the company as I feel I can’t trust people in here to converse and I have just phoned in yesterday and today pulling a sickie because I just could not have the motivation to go in because of the drama. No doubt everyone will be gossiping about me because I’m absent today

[Oliverlogan263]

Ugh girl, that sounds toxic AF. No wonder you're feeling drained! That kind of negative, drama-filled environment can really bring you down after a while.

A couple things I would think about:

- Start looking for another job ASAP. No point sticking around if it's messing with your mental health. Use your spare time "sick" to spruce up your resume and get applications out there.

- In the meantime, try tuning out the gossip as much as you can. Don't be afraid to throw in headphones/earbuds and just focus on your own work. You don't need to engage with that nonsense.

- Is there any chance of talking to HR? That kind of bullying behavior should not be tolerated. Might be worth a shot, even if it doesn't improve things much.

- Make sure you're taking care of yourself outside of work too - spend time with supportive friends/family, do relaxing activities, etc. You need outlets to unwind and recharge.

- Don't let their drama get you down! Easier said than done, I know, but try to rise above. Their bullshit isn't a reflection of you.

Hope you're able to get outta there soon, sis! You deserve a work environment that doesn't drain your soul. Just take it one day at a time for now.

[DarkLegacy]

Sounds like a very toxic working environment. You should try an get a better job

[Asker]

It’s a shithole of a place. I’m working hard to find another place

[Changiis07]

You need to speak up for you and for others, if people are mature and the managers are not you can talk to HR or someone above to get it handled. No one should be getting bullied by a supervisor or be feeling belittled. That or just look for another job, but I will tell you everyone does gossip about everyone and you also have to learn to not let it get to you or bother you. People judge others all the time and so do we but we learn to let it go, nd to not do the same to others. If someone is overweight you let it go you don't talk about the person to others etc again that is up to you what you'd like to do but this world is full of judgmental people and people that love gossip

[Simslover92]

Oh if this is not my story exactly. I put in my 2 weeks because I couldn't take it anymore. Hope you find something better soon!

[Asker]

I hope you find something better also! I can’t think of anything worse and I’m constantly dreading work

[Simslover92]

Thanks! Me too!