Teach Me How To Adult How To Handle Toxic Workplaces, Bad Bosses, & An Unstable Job Market: Career Advice You Actually Need with Emily Durham (AKA Emily The Recruiter)
Apr 16, 2025
Emily Durham, known as Emily the Recruiter, brings her no-nonsense career coaching wisdom to the discussion. She tackles the signs of a toxic workplace and the tricky balance between quitting or hanging on during economic uncertainty. Emily dives into strategies for dealing with bad bosses and the importance of setting boundaries. Listeners learn how to provide constructive feedback and manage workplace drama effectively. With a focus on authenticity in an AI-driven world, she empowers individuals to embrace vulnerability and navigate career challenges with confidence.
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Defining Toxic Workplaces
- Toxicity at work is defined more by persistent boundary-crossing and mistreatment than by workload volume alone.
- Set and enforce reasonable boundaries, and if they are constantly violated, consider your workplace toxic.
Document Toxic Workplace Behavior
- Document toxic behaviors and interactions thoroughly to build a paper trail.
- Use this documentation when addressing issues with your boss, HR, or leadership for credibility and protection.
Quit Toxic Jobs Strategically
- Don't quit a toxic job without a backup plan and sufficient savings.
- Start actively applying for jobs or side hustling to prepare an exit strategy safely.