Full time lurker. First time as an OP. Hello, I started my job a year and 7 months ago and I loved the first year of it. Steady work, great management (I know right?) no drama. Then the magic suddenly went away or the honeymoon phase of working as I call it. 2023 happened and these last 7 months have been miserable: management quitting/ coworkers coming and going policy changes etc., drama among coworkers who were once “friendly.” The last bit of it are these new people who got hired at our job. Nice at first, then turned this place into a toxic work environment. Gossip, cliquey, chaotic and I don’t feel present anymore at my own desk. I have to wear earphones and it’s affecting my mental health most of the time.
I don’t engage in this drama, but it’s gotten to the point I hate waking up and going to work.
What about you? When did you realize it was time to go?
Thanks.