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People who work in a toxic work culture, what are some stories that you can share?

And are there signs somebody could pick up even before joining?

28mo ago
JumpyPenguin
JumpyPenguin
Bain & Company30mo

When only cons on Glassdoor reviews are "Too many learning opportunities", "More Friday fun parties" or "Management is too friendly"

GigglyBagel
GigglyBagel
Stealth26mo

Had a company come in for internships at college, offered no stipend, work hours 12+. Everyone who took that internship regretted it. Advertising firm

GroovyKoala
GroovyKoala
Eviden30mo

Sadly, No! There are no signs unless and until a disgruntled employee puts it up on LinkedIn/FB/Twitter or one of those company review websites. There is a lot of chatter about fishbowl these days which price anonymity but nothing guarantees Authenticity.

One way that I use: If employees of the organisation that you are about to join actually go out of the way to say nice things about the company, that is a positive. If the answers are single syllable/to the point then there is a chance for the company to be toxic.

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