Intense vs Toxic Work Environment

I shared this graphic on LinkedIn and the topic seemed to resonate with people. Experience has shown me that it is very difficult to be successful in a toxic work environment (not impossible but lots of barriers). Being in a toxic work environment can eat away at our soul and cause distress in our core ethical standards and morals. If you are in a truly toxic environment, you might benefit from prioritizing finding another job. (I know it isn’t that easy and it turns out most of us require money to live!) At the same time, make sure you are evaluating your workplace effectively. Some jobs have high expectations and are intense but may not be toxic. A hard job is not the same as a toxic job. An intense job is sustainable and a toxic job is often not.