Toxic Work Culture.
Most candidates focus on:
↳ Salary.
↳ Job responsibilities.
↳ Benefits and team activities.
I used to do the same.
And yes, these things matter.
But none of it will matter if you step into a toxic environment.
What’s easy to spot in the first few weeks:
➟ High turnover
➟ Unmotivated employees
➟ Quiet quitting
What’s beneath the surface:
➟ Micromanagement
➟ Favoritism
➟ Incompetent leadership
➟ Blame culture
➟ Lack of trust
➟ No growth opportunities
➟ Overwork and burnout
➟ Unrealistic expectations
➟ No flexibility
➟ Feeling undervalued
➟ Gossip and office politics
➟ Poor communication
➟ Stagnant salaries
Culture isn’t just what’s visible — it’s what’s felt.
A thriving team isn’t built on surface-level perks.
It’s built on trust, respect, and an environment where people want to stay.
The real question:
What’s beneath the surface of YOUR workplace?
Have you ever taken a job only to realize the culture was toxic?
What were the warning signs?
The Iceberg of Toxic Culture
Kenrick Vaz 