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“Family” work environments are just breeding grounds for toxic behavior

Why do people think that it’s okay to treat your family like shit? I get that when management says “we’re like a family” it’s supposed to represent sticking together through the good and the bad (as opposed to creating it) and supporting each other. But really, that just gives them the green light to treat people badly and expect forgiveness because “we’re family and that’s what families do!” Well, my real family isn’t like that. And I’m perfectly fine with that. I don’t want to be dragged into “office” politics and childish drama by people between 5-15 years my senior. I think the worst part is coming to terms with the fact that this will most likely happen everywhere I’ll ever be employed! Just want to burn this bridge and get out of this company’s grasp!


Why do people think that it’s okay to treat your family like shit? I get that when management says “we’re like a family” it’s supposed to represent sticking together through the good and the bad (as opposed to creating it) and supporting each other. But really, that just gives them the green light to treat people badly and expect forgiveness because “we’re family and that’s what families do!”

Well, my real family isn’t like that. And I’m perfectly fine with that. I don’t want to be dragged into “office” politics and childish drama by people between 5-15 years my senior. I think the worst part is coming to terms with the fact that this will most likely happen everywhere I’ll ever be employed!

Just want to burn this bridge and get out of this company’s grasp!

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