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Sam’s Hangout #124 - “Toxic Work Or Unemployment?”

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work." - Steve Jobs

Hello, my lovely Hive Naija people. It’s another beautiful weekend, and we’re excited to have you here once again. A new weekend simply means another chance to buzz the Hive blockchain, connect with one another, and simply have fun. You'll also agree with me that there’s something special about bringing everyone together to gist, share opinions, and enjoy good vibes. That is exactly the reason we will continue to meet every weekend.

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TOXIC WORK OR UNEMPLOYMENT?

Now to our discussion for this weekend! We will be discussing "Toxic Work Or Unemployment”.
For many people, having a job is a necessity rather than a choice. Yet, not every workplace provides a healthy environment for staff, and this could be worse in developing countries. Many employees endure toxic work cultures, poor leadership, burnout, harassment, or constant stress because being unemployed leaves them with limited opportunities and uncertainty about building a financially secure future. These reasons become the foundation of the conversations surrounding unemployment and well-being.

Here's the question!

If you had to choose between staying in a toxic workplace that pays your bills and being unemployed with no immediate source of income, which would you choose and why? At what point do you think protecting your mental and emotional wellbeing becomes more important than job security?

Do you think people are too quick to tell others to "leave a toxic job" without considering the realities of unemployment, financial responsibilities, and today's job market? What factors should people consider before deciding to stay or walk away from toxic work environments?

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Okay Let's Gist!!!

Be as simple and sincere with the discussion, hehehe.

Don't you think we are forgetting somebody?... Well, I'm sure we are...

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FRIDAY PLANS, OWANBE SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY REFLECTIONS

To make our hangout more interactive, we have decided to add two events to spice it up.

On Saturdays, we share our owanbe stories, party gists, and even pictures.

On Sundays, we reflect on the weekend and things we learnt so far, as well as share plans for the new week.

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There are no strict rules as regards this weekend hangout. Feel free to speak any Nigerian language you like, whether Igbo, Yoruba, pidgin, Efik, or others, as long as it can be understood.

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With all that said, let the discussion begin...

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Comments · 7

@commentrewarder(75)· 11d
Update: @sam.hangout, I paid out 14.371 HIVE and 0.000 HBD to reward 7 comments in this discussion thread.
@dwixer(73)· 17d

If you had to choose between staying in a toxic workplace that pays your bills and being unemployed with no immediate source of income, which would you choose and why? At what point do you think protecting your mental and emotional wellbeing becomes more important than job security?

Answer

I'll stay until I'm able to raise capital to create a business for myself. Sometimes to get to where we want to be comes with disrespect and bad experiences, choosing comfort would only make one stuck in a place where growth is retarded. No one is coming to save us, and sometimes to pull out from our financial struggles, we need to endure certain habits , choosing respect sometimes does not guarantee a promising outcome.

However, people may be quick to tell you to leave a toxic job, not necessarily because they don't understand the implications of staying unemployed, but because society knows the harm and disrespect that follows a toxic working environment even when they may not be of help financially.

I'll stay not because I don't value peace, but because I know sometimes building that dream comes with pain and from such pain comes gain.

A toxic working environment can be dealt with, with a right attitude but unemployment cannot be managed especially with bills and responsibilities waiting
@sam.hangout(75)· 18d
Happy Owanbe Saturday, my people.🎉💃 Saturdays are for parties, weddings, and plenty of jollof rice. Did you have any owanbe to attend today, or are you chilling at home? Share how your Saturday is currently going with us.

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@yechee(71)· 18d
Honestly, it's crucial to dissect both ends of this conversation. In reality, many people are unable to afford their basic needs, so quitting a toxic job might be the worst decision to make, especially when they have no one assisting them. To others, it may sound ridiculous, but to them, continuity in that job is valid as they've got no other choice.

It's also a tricky situation for me because I've got bills to pay, and need some extra to assist my friends and loved ones with. But I won't lie, I value my mental health more than anything. As someone who understands how deep workplace toxicity runs, I won't remain in any job that forces me to act out of character every single day.

I know it will be tough without a job but I have the mindset that things will always work out, and I'll get another opportunity, even though it might be less rewarding.

Hopefully, many others will become privileged enough to leave toxic jobs in the future because it's the absolute ghetto and I wish it on no one!
@nsigo1(67)· 18d
Personally, i value my peace of mind. I can endure physical stress but not mental stress.

I remember working in a place were my boss was sp toxic. Leaving for work in the morning, i will be thinking of how the day will go. At a point i couldn't take it any longer, i had to resign for the sake of my sanity.

So if it doesn't work for you and if it affect your sanity then quit.
@nkemakonam89(78)· 18d

If you had to choose between staying in a toxic workplace that pays your bills and being unemployed with no immediate source of income, which would you choose and why? At what point do you think protecting your mental and emotional wellbeing becomes more important than job security?

personally, I would just stay for a while in such job , especially if I have pressing bills to pay rather than begging people for money. However, the smart move I will take is to to start looking for another job immediately i start the toxic job because my mental health needs to be guided jealousy no matter how much I need the money Money is important, no , it can never make me overlook my mental and emotional wellbeing.

if a workplace starts affecting my health, peace, self-worth, or even my relationships, then,it's time to prioritize my health and find a an alternative .

Happy weekend my people 🥳
@marsdave(73)· 18d
Good morning, Fams ❤️ How y'all doing 😌

Well, since I'm here, it's just best to do justice to the topic ASAP.

I.

If I'm to choose, well I would definitely chose to stay for a while. And I have my reasons, the reason is not because I feel the job is worth losing myself or my peace over, the reason is because life will always come beckoning and reality won't stop hitting you. I've got rent to pay, I've got to feed, there are family responsibilities, there are personal problems to sort too. And none of this will disappear all because you stopped working or working becomes unbearable.

And like I said earlier, I would only stay for a while, while I use that period to plan, save and quietly look for another job.

The only thing that could possibly make me quit immediately is if it began to affect my health. I don't joke with it,when it starts coming at the expense of my health or I get abused... Then it's a go for me.

II.

I feel that is true. You never know what a person is carrying, what they are battling with and how heavy the weight on them is. I mean, there's more to everyone, you only see/know what they want you to see/know. You won't always know about the responsibility they are carrying, so talking them out of a toxic job may sound easy to you. And finding another job is not always easy, it is not even easy.

So, before leaving or quitting such a job, the individual should do well to consider their financial situation, how toxic the situation around the job is, how it is affecting their mental and physical health and how realistic another job opportunity is

If it is still manageable, then continue for a while as you plan yourself. But if it is affecting and destroying you already, then back out to protect you.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

@afrikens @betheloji12 @soma18 @nkemakonam89 @goldenproject @chefqueen @van.illa

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