I worked at a non-profit whose mission I aligned with. I mistakenly recruited a good friend and former colleague as I thought the role would help change the world for the better. The INSANE people showed themselves about two weeks in:
– not allowed to ask more than two questions a week
– told I was “stupid” in staff meetings
– incessant gossip about the other staff and their shortcoming from the CEO
– outdated technology that was all “proprietary” and had to be adhered to, even though there were free apps that would have allowed more productivity
– backend shenanigans blocking outbound texts to prospects and more
– plotting against other staff as a way to let you know no one was safe
– insane hours, all under the guise of “professional” part of the job, no overtime
Why did I stay?
I’m in therapy for being such a dope that I stayed a year, and am eaten by guilt that I brought someone along for that shit show ride. We’ve both left, but I still feel terrible.
If you have even an inkling of abuse, leave. No sense wasting your life, emotions or time on this crap in life.