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Is Your Job Toxic?

How was your working day? Was it fine, or was it so gut-wrenchingly awful that you aren’t sure how you’ll get through another, let alone see out your notice? Being stuck in a toxic job can kill your confidence and make you feel trapped. “Work is a breeding ground for bad behaviour because any situation with more than one person involved has potential for conflict,” says careers coach Karen Kwong. “Add egos to the mix, and that dynamic is amped up.” So, how to handle those anxietyinducing situations? We asked the experts.

My Boss Is So Mean

THE SITUATION

You’re not going to get praise from your manager all the time – they’re meant to guide you with constructive criticism,

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