HealthyGamerGG Navigating Toxic Jobs w/ @chloeshih
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Sep 22, 2025 
Chloe Shih, a former product manager at tech giants like Google and TikTok, shares her insights on navigating toxic work environments. She discusses the emotional toll of corporate politics and burnout, especially for women in male-dominated fields. Chloe reveals the importance of separating self-worth from job titles and how leaving a prestigious position can be a healthy choice. Listeners will appreciate her practical tips for rebuilding confidence and finding purpose after facing challenges in their careers.
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Startup Euphoria Turned Toxic
- Chloe described moving from Google to a Twitch competitor where early enthusiasm turned toxic after big funding and rapid scaling.
- Exec power plays and firings created a cutthroat environment that damaged her mental health.
Active Learning Beats Passive Reading
- Chloe needed active, interactive learning strategies because passive reading didn't stick for her.
- Showing up to office hours and forcing engagement helped her succeed academically.
Dependability Can Attract Exploitation
- Chloe realized she was seen as a dependable support who could be exploited and then punished for stepping up.
- That pattern explained repeated experiences of being bullied and overlooked across roles.
