Toxic Managers. They are Not Worth Your Sanity or Your Career!

There is nothing that will kill your motivation, your spirit, desire and ability to work in peace than working for a Toxic Manager in a Toxic Work Environment.

Without doubt, if you are unfortunate, you will encounter a toxic manager during your career. There will be no mistaking it when you come across this kind of manager. You will dread going to work every day, your work days will feel longer than they really are, and on Monday you're already praying for Friday!

You know that you're in a toxic situation when you are:

- being micromanaged or being completely ignored

- realizing that you have responsibility but no authority

- realizing that you can only make decisions on things of no significance whatsoever ( ex. file folder colors)

- receiving swift and sharp criticism for trivial things and no recognition for significant achievements

- on the receiving end of punishment instead of effective coaching and mentoring

- thinking you'd rather get a root canal than go to work

- realizing that after all you have contributed and accomplished, no one has received a promotion except your boss!

Once you realize that this is the life you have been subjected to, for your sanity and your career, look for another job! Get your resume in order, start networking and marketing yourself -- because the reality is, the toxic manager doesn't know that they are toxic and poisoning an entire workforce. Therefore, you will continue to be miserable and unproductive. Take control of what's rightfully yours - your life and your career and make a much needed change. Don't undervalue your happiness.

Your family, your friends and your pet will appreciate you when you are in your happy space and thriving in a productive and healthy work environment!