Workplace-caused promlems
How should we manege stress and declined QOL caused by the hostile work environment and retaliation?
@Hiroki98 Dealing with a tough work environment is never easy but it's important to recognize your stress and set some boundaries to protect your peace. Beside, it helps to lean on people you trust or take time for self-care. If things get serious, don’t hesitate to reach out to HR or know your rights.
@Hiroki98
Hello. I think it all strongly depends on what is the nature of unhealthy environment issues.
For example, if the problem revolves around high working tempo, shortage of workers or long working hours, the answer might be setting some healthy boundaries (like: "I am not doing overtime on Fridays" or "I am not checking my e-mails at home").
When the problem is within the clients, who seem too demanding or aggressive, you may learn some communication skills or try to feel in your customer's shoes (like: paying 1000 $ for a wedding gift which is late or damaged).
Things can go really dirty when it is about inequality or mobbing. One of the worst attitudes for me was being expected to "prove that I am not a camel" (the incompetent, the lazy, the one who is always not good enough). In such circumstances looking for a less toxic job environment seems to be the best option.
Sometimes that is also a cumulated stress, which may require some mindfulness or meditation, venting or even some dark sense of humour as a stress reliever.
How do you feel, which shades of the work-related stress are the most relevant to your current situation?
I already file complaints to HR now under active investigations. But the employer doesn't help me nor give solution. Problems are not only labor issues but also quality, knowledge and professionalism of research. (I am doing biomedical research, non-profit hospital/university)
I filed through the state as well and contacted attorney in case.
The employers can fire me with creating reasons and if it's the case I have to leave the country before closing the case.
@Hiroki98
Sorry for belated response. I think there are days when we have to "go through a dark valley" and there is not much we can do about it. But when the crisis is over, things go back to normal. I think it is crucial to be a good friend to yourself when the time is hard. Maybe some meditation, a warm bath or talking to a friend? Anything that could stop this unpleasant "alone against the evil" feeling...
If the issue goes as far as possible corruption or other malpractice, this is very serious. Sometimes you cannot change the world, no matter how good your intentions are. But your personal safety should be a priority, I think.
Someday, I will leave or fired....ummm, but unproductive place,,,, devastating career.... awww.
