Fellow Redditors,
I recently started working at a large IT firm, and unfortunately, I've found myself in a challenging situation with office politics and false promises. During the hiring process, my manager (let's call him M) gave me a wrong impression and made false commitments, and now that I'm here, I've discovered a web of deep politics that extends up to my skip level and beyond.
M has been resorting to manipulation through gossip and seems to be keen on dividing and ruling the team members. To make matters worse, he has a favorite team member (let's call him F) who, despite having zero skills, enjoys undeserved favoritism from M, making it difficult for the team to work harmoniously.
Now, F wants to connect with me and push M's political agenda, which is causing me great distress. I have tried pushing back against this toxic dynamic, but it only seems to backfire.
I'm reaching out to the Reddit community for advice on how to handle this situation effectively. What can I do to navigate these office politics and false promises without jeopardizing my own position or team dynamics? Any insights, personal experiences, or suggestions would be immensely appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your support and guidansce!