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Anyone else fall for the “We have a supportive & engaging company culture!” lie?

I’m putting in my 2 week notice today and I’ve only been there for a month. This company is extremely understaffed and spreads everyone thin. I’ve had panic attacks almost every day I’ve started and feel put down for not already being “up to speed” by now. My reports to has the patience of a toddler and thinks I should know how to ride w/o the training wheels even though I am brand new to this profession & everyone else in this same position has been there for years/was promoted internally. I’m literally their first external hire and it shows. I’m micromanaged, have no direction, and get an attitude when I ask. I feel like I have no support even when they tell me I can always “lean heavily into my team for support!” All. Lies. I can’t believe I fell for that during the interview process, even though there…


I’m putting in my 2 week notice today and I’ve only been there for a month. This company is extremely understaffed and spreads everyone thin. I’ve had panic attacks almost every day I’ve started and feel put down for not already being “up to speed” by now.

My reports to has the patience of a toddler and thinks I should know how to ride w/o the training wheels even though I am brand new to this profession & everyone else in this same position has been there for years/was promoted internally. I’m literally their first external hire and it shows.

I’m micromanaged, have no direction, and get an attitude when I ask. I feel like I have no support even when they tell me I can always “lean heavily into my team for support!” All. Lies.

I can’t believe I fell for that during the interview process, even though there was were so many red flags I ignored because I thought I would be supported by my team. Hindsight is 20/20 and glad I’m getting out. I feel sorry for the poor soul who is hired after me, especially if they are external.

Anyone else have this happen and what was your experience like?

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