Being Gaslit at Work - Mar 11, 2024 Newsletter

Plus: Job search essentials checklist, toxic workplace signs and more...

Don’t let them fool you! 🚩 This morning, we’ll be talking about gaslighting: what it is, signs that it’s happening to you in the workplace, and what you can do about it.

PLUS… If it’s time to move on, use our Job Search Essentials checklist to land a role in a company that suits you better. 🎁

WHAT'S TRENDING
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TODAY’S ADVICE

Red flags you’re being gaslighted at work 🚩

You are probably familiar with workplace discrimination, which is easily identified, yet are probably unaware of what actual gaslighting is. This is because gaslighting takes on a more covert form, making it harder to identify and address. 😮‍💨

This type of psychological manipulation uses charming tactics to convince the victim to question their perception of reality. 🤔 So, if you’ve ever second-guessed yourself, you could be dealing with a toxic boss or colleague.

Typical signs of being gaslighted at work include:

  • A lack of transparency to throw the other person off

  • No record of minute-meetings or conversations to throw people off

  • Not providing full details

  • Disregarding company policy

  • Taking credit for work that isn’t there

  • Intimidation

  • Creating false stories

This TikTok video shares five excellent examples of managers gaslighting their employees.

Gaslighting managers

Check it out, and let us know if you’ve fallen prey to something similar! 🤯

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MONDAY'S TO DO
Take a moment to process the events. ⌛ And give yourself permission to trust your feelings, thoughts, decisions and intuition.

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DAILY INSPO

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WEEKLY GIFT

Is it time to move on to greener pastures?

job search checklist

If the gaslighting at work has become too much and you’ve decided to change jobs, take our Job Search Essentials checklist to find something bigger — and better. We’re rooting for you!

Stay tuned for more awesome gifts.

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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

How to respond to toxic coworkers ☢️

toxic coworker video

Communicating with difficult or outright toxic colleagues can be a challenge! In this video, leadership coach Kara Ronin provides actionable advice for establishing boundaries and standing up for yourself in a healthy way that minimizes the likelihood for conflict.

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DON’T MISS

☣️ Watch out for these 10 signs of a toxic workplace!

👨‍💼 Micromanagers suck. We all know that.

😡 Difficult coworkers? Learn how to cope with them.

🔎 Bad company culture: what to look out for.

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BREAK ROOM

workplace meme

Wolfy189 via Reddit

Catch you on the next one :)

🧡 Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas, and Electra Michaelidou.

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