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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I’ve been reflecting on my experience as an office admin/customer service representative, and it feels like I’m stuck in a toxic work environment. I’ve had three managers in the last ten years, and each one has treated me poorly, often insulting me for doing my job correctly. The work itself isn’t low-paid, but it’s unpredictable and lacks any real support or training. Raises have been minimal, with the last few years only seeing increases of 1-3%, which barely keeps up with inflation. I’m almost 40, and I feel trapped in this cycle of dead-end jobs that seem to get worse over time. My health has declined, making it harder to upskill or change careers, and I often feel ashamed and alone in this struggle. While my peers seem to thrive in their careers, earning six figures and moving up in their fields, I’m left feeling like a failure. I can’t help but think about how the middle-class experience has changed for my generation. With no pensions, frequent layoffs, and a lack of job security, it’s hard to see a way forward. I’m scared about my future and the possibility of never being able to own a home or find a stable career. It’s surreal to realize how much I’ve internalized this toxic environment, and I just want to find a way out.

    Job title: office admin/customer service representative

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I am currently facing a difficult situation at my job as an administrative support member on a small sales team. My senior lead has a strong personal dislike for me, which I believe is leading to my potential termination. Last year, I was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PiP) without prior warning, and while some of the issues were valid, many stemmed from my coworkers' mistakes that my manager seems to overlook. Despite my efforts to improve and adapt to the team's dynamics, I feel like an outsider, especially since most of my colleagues are long-time employees. I’ve worked hard to understand our internal processes, but I still struggle with some tasks that I haven't been adequately trained on. Recently, I faced a significant challenge with a process that was not even included in our training manual, which resulted in complaints from project managers. My boss told me I haven't improved, yet he only provided a few examples of my mistakes over the last three quarters. I find it frustrating that my coworkers continue to make the same errors I was penalized for, and I am left with a disciplinary record for issues that are still occurring. I want to leave this job on my own terms, ideally after securing a new position, but I am anxious about the possibility of being terminated instead of laid off. This experience has been emotionally taxing, especially considering my chronic back problems that limit my job options. I feel trapped in a toxic environment that combines micromanagement with inadequate training and discriminatory treatment. I just want to be treated fairly and given the same opportunities as my coworkers.

    Job title: administrative support member

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