Archive for September, 2017

There will always be something to dislike about your job. Long commute, irritating coworkers, or uncomfortable office space – or worse – harassment, discrimination, or other illegal activities.

But there’s a difference between “the grass is always greener on the other side” and “pick your poison.” Fantasizing about how much better a new job would be is fine for escapism.

When you’re actually seeking a new employer, you know there will be something you don’t like about it. What do you expect it is? If you’re leaving behind a workplace with a culture of verbal abuse for one where there’s no cafeteria, then pack a lunch.

But if you have a reason to believe the workplace doesn’t align with your values, trust your instinct. A woman I know sat through interviews with a manager who jokingly disparaged her gender and ethnicity.  She took the job anyway because she wanted to leave the negative work environment at her previous job. No surprise that the new manager continued to say terrible things to her.

“Out of the frying pan and into the fire.”

I know…the sayings are terrible but the point is worth making.