Your mental health is never a price you should pay for a paycheck
A toxic work environment doesn’t just hurt in the moment - it leaves lasting scars.
I've learned this firsthand.
No job, no title, no paycheck is worth sacrificing your peace.
You should wake up feeling excited and safe to go to work 👇
❤️ A supportive and understanding manager.
❤️ Recognition for your contributions.
❤️ A culture that values growth and balance.
❤️ Work-life harmony that respects your boundaries.
❤️ Feeling appreciated, not drained.
On the flip side, here’s what you should never tolerate 👇
💔 Constant stress and burnout.
💔 Disrespect or a lack of appreciation.
💔 Unrealistic expectations with zero support.
💔 Micromanagement that makes you feel small.
💔 Feeling unsafe or unhappy in your workplace.
The right job will inspire you.
Lift you up.
Bring out the best version of YOU.
If you’re in a role that chips away at your mental health, it’s okay to walk away.
You are not defined by a job that doesn’t value you.
Take your power back.
Let’s normalize choosing workplaces that uplift us, not break us.
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