CHAPTER 11
How to Recover from a Toxic Job
by Melody Wilding
It’s no secret that today’s professionals are seeking environments where they can mentally and emotionally thrive. Workers are now less tolerant of hostile treatment, poor communication, and office drama. In fact, a study conducted by MIT’s Sloan School of Management found that a toxic workplace culture is the number one reason people leave their jobs—and more than 10 times as likely to contribute to attrition as compensation is.1
Escaping the onslaught of stress that comes from a dysfunctional work situation can be a boon to your well-being. But fully letting go of the effects of a toxic workplace can be difficult. In my work as an executive coach, I’ve witnessed countless intelligent, ...
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