Toxic Workplace

by Carleigh J. M.

Hiring Employees for Grant Money: Sheila's Toxic Workplace Story of Gaming the System

Sheila decides to leave her job in retail to pursue an office job with the hope it would be a stepping stone to a career in IT. She gets placed at a large, well-known company through a non-profit, job-placement agency. Once inside, she realizes the management churns through employees as a way to collect grant money which makes for a highly toxic workplace environment. The managers and supervisors are bullies who make the working conditions stressful and anxiety ridden for Sheila and her co-workers. Do you have a toxic workplace story to share of a toxic job from your past? Please go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review. Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast Links: www.dol.gov/grants

E18

Jan 2, 2023

32:08

Don't Settle For Less: Khloe's Story of Back-to-Back Toxic Workplaces and Bad Management

After graduating business college, Khloe's professor offers her a position at his company. He paints the position to be one that will jumpstart her career in the industry in which she studied. She excitedly accepts the offer only to realize the job is nothing as he described and the workplace functions in silos under his micro-management. She witnesses a darker side to her professor. After an inappropriate comment he makes to her colleague, she quickly puts in her two weeks notice and with some luck she receives another job offer shortly after... what she doesn't realize is she is diving right into another toxic workplace. *****Do you have a toxic workplace story to share?*********** Go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on "Be a Guest." Your story will be shared anonymously. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company. Does listening to this podcast help you navigate your toxic workplace? Be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. You may also go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and leave a private review. Follow Toxic Workplace on Facebook, TikTok, X and Instagram @ToxicWorkplacePodcast

E17

May 19, 2022

36:47

The Wicked Witch of the APL: Pamela's Toxic Workplace Story of an Evil Director

Pamela gets a job at a non-profit animal protective league in 2002. She loved her job and the people she worked with. After 15 years of great leadership and a positive workplace, new management is hired and morale quickly plummeted. The once happy organization became miserable and toxic under her management. The board members were under the spell of the executive director and the people working within the organization lost their voice in any decision making. Turnover surged and Pamela became a target and a scapegoat of which the executive director used to escape accountability which in turn created a highly toxic workplace. If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a positive review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a story to share of a toxic job from your past? Please go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. Follow Toxic Workplace on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn!

E16

Apr 16, 2022

38:07

Bullied by Mr. Tough Guys: Ezrah's Toxic Workplace Story of Machoism and Bullying

Ezrah’s job is at a plant where management leads with an iron fist and a "Mr. Tough Guy" mentality. He becomes the target of repeated bullying and unsafe work conditions. Although the workplace is toxic, he sticks around for the benefits and higher wages, but like all toxic environments, it eventually takes a toll on his physical and mental well-being. If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Please go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. Follow Toxic Workplace on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn! Podcast Links: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-sad-truth-about-bullying-autistic-adults-lbkr/ https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/sexual_harassment https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now

E15

Mar 7, 2022

32:03

Dr. Evil and Her Political BS: Connie's Toxic Workplace Story of Corruption in a Public Hospital

Connie is a director for a public hospital in a metropolitan area. She is passionate about serving her community and facilitating an efficient organization, but her world comes crashing down after accepting to take on a new ward ruled by a bullying doctor, Dr. M, who becomes determined to sabotage Connie's career and force her out of her job. Dr. M’s political ties and demands create a toxic work environment for everyone around her. If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a positive review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Please go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. Follow Toxic Workplace on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn! Reference Links: 20 Signs That Your Boss May Be a Psychopath | Psychology Today If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Please to www.toxicworkplace.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form.

E14

Feb 21, 2022

35:36

Keep Your Head Down & Drink the Kool-Aid: Stevie's Toxic Workplace Story of Employee Stalking

Stevie lands a job in the music industry at her dream company. With a new sense of freedom and determination to prove herself in this new role, she puts up with a toxic, bullying supervisor who is equally determined to sabotage her new career. As if bad management isn't enough, she is stalked by two employees within the company. This turbulent workplace pushes Stevie to the brink... If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a positive review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Please go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. Follow Toxic Workplace on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn! Reference Links: Emotional Abuse | Psychology Today https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/8-workplace-romance-facts-need-know-right-now/ Job burnout: How to spot it and take action - Mayo Clinic If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Please to www.toxicworkplace.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. Have you been impacted by sexual assault and abuse? Contact Helping Survivors, an organization dedicated to giving you the resources and support you need and deserve. Visit their website : https://helpingsurvivors.org/

E13

Feb 7, 2022

52:25

I'll Be Watching You: Lena and Sophie's Toxic Workplace Story of a Magazine with Trust Issues

Lena and Sophie accept a job with a business magazine and are excited to get a shot at a career in publishing. Despite the red flags, both have high hopes that the magazine can be elevated with their hard work and contributions, but the culture is controlled and monitored by the CEO and HR department who get a kick out of office gossip and drama. The surveillance of the staff generates a toxic, “big brother" atmosphere where no one trusts each other and feel as though they're always being watched. If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a positive review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Please go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. Follow Toxic Workplace on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn!

E12

Nov 12, 2021

44:54

Walk in Your Truth: Jessica's Toxic Workplace Story of Racism and Discrimination in NYC

Jessica was on a successful career path in NYC as a buyer in e-commerce. At first she loved her job, her boss and the company, but eventually she started to realize an underlying discriminatory bias within the company. There was an incident that uncovered the racist beliefs of a key manager which shook Jessica to her core. Speaking up about the incident only made the situation more uncomfortable. She eventually shifted to the HR department where her toxic boss seems to be pushing her out of the company by overloading her with work and giving no support. Follow on IG! @ToxicWorkplacePodcast If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a story to share of a toxic job from your past? Please go to www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com and click on “Be a Guest” to fill out the submission form. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.

E11

Nov 5, 2021

35:23

Violated on Wall Street: Elizabeth's Toxic Workplace Story of Sexual Harassment in a Boys Club Firm

Elizabeth Miles Graham, author of You Know What They Say: A Memoir Presaging #metoo, tells her story of being manipulated, devalued and sexually harassed at a trading firm on Wall Street. Elizabeth loved her career in finance and her firm, but after a restructure at the company, it turned into a toxic boy's club complete with sexual harassment. Her job as a VP quickly became a glorified assistant to her toxic supervisor who had a hand in the sexual harassment she dealt with on a daily basis. This story of courage, strength and overcoming a mental health crisis is a must-listen! Visit Elizabeth's website: https://elizabethmilesgraham.com/ To purchase a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Know-What-They-Say/dp/1736028804 Help others dealing with sexual harassment: https://timesupnow.org/ Want to be a guest? https://www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com/contact Have you been impacted by sexual assault and abuse? Contact Helping Survivors, an organization dedicated to giving you the resources and support you need and deserve. Visit their website : https://helpingsurvivors.org/ Research Credit: Julia Boorstin; Survey: It’s still tough to be a woman on Wall Street — but men don’t always notice; Published Tue, Jun 26 2018 6:30 AM EDT Updated Tue, Jun 26 2018 12:07 PM https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/25/surveyon-wall-street-workplace-biases-persist---but-men-dont-see-t.html Follow on IG! @ToxicWorkplacePodcast If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Go to: https://www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com/contact. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.

E10

Oct 28, 2021

40:55

This is Not Okay: Gwen's Toxic Workplace Story of a Helicopter Boss with No Trust

Gwen's new company seems ideal in the beginning. They have a beautiful facility which includes a gymnasium, beer machine and welcoming people, but once she gets inside the company, she realizes there is no depth and no trust. The president helicopters around all day looking over shoulders and policing time. Her toxic boss cusses out an assistant and is quick to throw anyone under the bus. She finds herself miserable at her job and loathing a place that once seemed promising. Follow on IG! @ToxicWorkplacePodcast If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Do you have a toxic workplace experience you’d like to share on the podcast? Go to: https://www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com/contact. All names are changed to protect the employee and the company.

Oct 21, 2021

38:33

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