Negative work environment
I feel like I am losing myself at work. Between everyone having groups thinking they are better than the next person like it's high school and not communicating and working together and yelling instead of talking. the lack of positivity is draining
@Reptichef
I feel you on this, I'm in a similar position. I try to take the mentality of 'go to work, get paid, go home'. I'm always civil and professional with my colleagues but I don't actively try to befriend them, largely because there are a lot of false friendships which I can't stand, and many of them, I wouldn't befriend outside of work anyway. You kind of have to set the social bit aside and focus on doing your job well instead. I personally avoid the staff room whenever possible just to keep myself away from the toxicity - maybe you could take your lunch somewhere else outside or in your car so you have a proper break away from work and your colleagues each day?
@Reptichef
yes this describes most all places I have worked... some are more obvious than others but the pattern continues at the next one and next one.
like the other poster said take it as you rented your time and effort for a paycheck there were no promises of decent co-workers or friends.