I am fairly certain that the EPA won’t declare “The Office” (or your workplace) a hazardous waste site anytime soon, but according to Harvard Business research, maybe they should.
It’s not the perfume your co-workers are wearing, or the Indian food they are reheating in the microwave on the desk across from yours. In fact, it’s their mere sour presence that is making the workplace a toxic environment.
I can attest to this, as I work one of those jobs for little pay and less appreciation– except that I love what I do. I accidentally made a mistake six months ago and upset my boss’s boss. As a result, I am now treated like gum-on-sole-of-her-shoe by both her and her sweet but somewhat neurotic secretary.
Mistakes Happen
Trying to correct the mistakes you make in a toxic work environment is like backing your car up when you’ve accidentally sped through a toll booth. Nothing good can come of it, and in some cases, it might mean destroying all four tires and completely snarling traffic– all for the pittance they pay you.
Suggestions on reducing the toxic work exposure are welcome. Anyone know a company that sells a eco-friendly hazmat suit, cheap?
Posted on September 9, 2009
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